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#1368 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 43% in state

Hamtramck High School

High School · Hamtramck School District of the City of · Hamtramck, MI

A Hamtramck School District of the City of high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

11410 CHAREST ST, Hamtramck, MI 48212

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation29.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism49.3%

Students at Hamtramck High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (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

82.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hamtramck 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,088/100K

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

$37,293

Median home value

$98,200

Median rent

$935/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

37.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Horizon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.1 mi95Compare →
Caniff Liberty AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7PK–90.3 mi562Compare →
Bridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.69–120.6 mi308Compare →
Oakland International Academy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–120.6 mi520Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hamtramck School District of the City of

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
52.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hamtramck High School is listed in Hamtramck School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamtramck High School

Hamtramck High School is a public high school in Hamtramck, MI, part of Hamtramck School District of the City of, serving approximately 965 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,368 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamtramck High School

What grades does Hamtramck High School serve?

Hamtramck High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hamtramck High School?

Hamtramck High School has an enrollment of approximately 965 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamtramck High School rank in MI?

Hamtramck High School ranks #1,368 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hamtramck High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamtramck High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Hamtramck High School a charter school?

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

Is Hamtramck High School a Title I school?

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

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

82.9% of students at Hamtramck 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
965
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48212)
42,587
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
29.7
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 48212; 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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