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#1447 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Hemlock High School
High School · Hemlock Public School District · Hemlock, MI
A high school in Hemlock, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 260, Hemlock, MI 48626
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hemlock High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hemlock 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,961
Median home value
$208,600
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock VirtualEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 58 | 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.
Hemlock Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hemlock High School is listed in Hemlock Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hemlock High School
Hemlock High School is a public high school in Hemlock, MI, part of Hemlock Public School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,447 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hemlock High School
What grades does Hemlock High School serve?
Hemlock High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hemlock High School?
Hemlock High School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hemlock High School rank in MI?
Hemlock High School ranks #1,447 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hemlock High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hemlock High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Hemlock High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hemlock High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hemlock High School a charter school?
No, Hemlock High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hemlock High School a Title I school?
No, Hemlock High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hemlock High School?
22.9% of students at Hemlock 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (989) 642-5287
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48626)
- 5,813
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 48626; 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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