Hamtramck High School

Hamtramck High School serves 965 students in grades 9-12 in this diverse community within Wayne County, Michigan. With 48 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1, providing students with reasonable access to instructional support. The school currently ranks in the 19th percentile among Michigan high schools, placing it at #2603 out of 3204 schools statewide, indicating significant room for academic growth.

While specific test score data isn't available, the school's MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 suggests the educational community is working to strengthen student outcomes and academic achievement. Hamtramck High School sits within a working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $37,309 and median home values average $88,800. The surrounding community of over 43,000 residents faces economic challenges, with a poverty rate of 36.2% and 16% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

These demographic factors often present both challenges and opportunities for schools to serve as vital community anchors. The school operates as a regular public high school in what's classified as a large suburban area, providing students with both urban accessibility and suburban community feel. Hamtramck High School continues its mission to educate students within this historically rich and culturally diverse Michigan community.

The student-teacher ratio at Hamtramck High School is 20.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.