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#1362 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 43% in state

Gladstone Area High School

High School · Gladstone Area Schools · Gladstone, MI

A high school in Gladstone, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

2100 STATE HIGHWAY M35, Gladstone, MI 49837

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$12,481
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Gladstone Area High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 52% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gladstone Area 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average516/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gladstone), 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

$65,905

Median home value

$145,300

Median rent

$782/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gladstone Area Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$12,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gladstone Area High School is listed in Gladstone Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gladstone Area High School

Gladstone Area High School is a public high school in Gladstone, MI, part of Gladstone Area Schools, serving approximately 445 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,362 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gladstone Area High School

What grades does Gladstone Area High School serve?

Gladstone Area High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gladstone Area High School?

Gladstone Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Area High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gladstone Area High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gladstone Area High School rank in MI?

Gladstone Area High School ranks #1,362 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Gladstone Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gladstone Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Gladstone Area High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladstone Area High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Gladstone Area High School a charter school?

No, Gladstone Area High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gladstone Area High School a Title I school?

No, Gladstone Area High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladstone Area High School?

33.0% of students at Gladstone Area 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
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Delta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49837)
10,007
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
44.6
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 49837; 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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