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#1282 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 40% in state

Hart High School

High School · Hart Public School District · Hart, MI

A high school in Hart, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 JOHNSON ST W, Hart, MI 49420

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% 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-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation21%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$15,129
Chronic Absenteeism46.7%

Students at Hart High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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

71.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hart 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,234/100K

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

$58,583

Median home value

$153,300

Median rent

$777/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
21% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Hart Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hart High School is listed in Hart Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hart High School

Hart High School is a public high school in Hart, MI, part of Hart Public School District, serving approximately 409 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,282 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hart High School

What grades does Hart High School serve?

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

How many students attend Hart High School?

Hart High School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hart High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hart High School rank in MI?

Hart High School ranks #1,282 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hart High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hart High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Hart High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hart High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Hart High School a charter school?

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

Is Hart High School a Title I school?

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

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

71.4% of students at Hart 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
409
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Oceana County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49420)
6,109
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
47
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 49420; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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