Very Good
#776 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Garber High School
High School · Essexville-hampton Public Schools · Essexville, MI
An Essexville-hampton Public Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
213 PINE ST, Essexville, MI 48732
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Garber High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Garber High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Essexville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,466
Median home value
$160,200
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayarenac Community High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Llcbay CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Bay City Eastern High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Essexville-hampton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garber High School is listed in Essexville-Hampton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garber High School
Garber High School is a public high school in Essexville, MI, part of Essexville-hampton Public Schools, serving approximately 511 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garber High School
What grades does Garber High School serve?
Garber High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Garber High School?
Garber High School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garber High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garber High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garber High School rank in MI?
Garber High School ranks #776 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Garber High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garber High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Garber High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garber High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Garber High School a charter school?
No, Garber High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garber High School a Title I school?
No, Garber High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garber High School?
34.8% of students at Garber High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (989) 894-9710
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48732)
- 11,308
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48732; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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