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#1985 of 3,192 schools in MI
Harper Creek High School
High School · Harper Creek Community Schools · Battle Creek, MI
A Harper Creek Community Schools high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12677 BEADLE LAKE RD, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Harper Creek High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 32% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harper Creek 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Battle Creek), 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
$63,383
Median home value
$159,100
Median rent
$997/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Calhoun Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Doris Klaussen Dev CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| St Philip Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harper Creek Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,295NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harper Creek High School is listed in Harper Creek Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harper Creek High School
Harper Creek High School is a public high school in Battle Creek, MI, part of Harper Creek Community Schools, serving approximately 863 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,985 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harper Creek High School
What grades does Harper Creek High School serve?
Harper Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Harper Creek High School?
Harper Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 863 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Creek High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harper Creek High School rank in MI?
Harper Creek High School ranks #1,985 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Harper Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harper Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Harper Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Creek High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Harper Creek High School a charter school?
No, Harper Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harper Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Harper Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Creek High School?
39.3% of students at Harper Creek 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
- 863
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (269) 441-8450
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49014)
- 21,931
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 49014; 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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