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#1370 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 43% in state
Hesperia High School
High School · Hesperia Community Schools · Hesperia, MI
A Hesperia Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
96 S Division Street PO Box 338, Hesperia, MI 49421
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hesperia High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hesperia High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,858
Median home value
$148,000
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Hesperia Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hesperia High School is listed in Hesperia Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hesperia High School
Hesperia High School is a public high school in Hesperia, MI, part of Hesperia Community Schools, serving approximately 260 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,370 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hesperia High School
What grades does Hesperia High School serve?
Hesperia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hesperia High School?
Hesperia High School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesperia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesperia High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hesperia High School rank in MI?
Hesperia High School ranks #1,370 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hesperia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hesperia 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 Hesperia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hesperia High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hesperia High School a charter school?
No, Hesperia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hesperia High School a Title I school?
No, Hesperia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hesperia High School?
65.8% of students at Hesperia 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
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Newaygo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (231) 854-6385
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49421)
- 5,700
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 49421; 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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