Very Good
#726 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
High School North
High School · L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Macomb, MI
A L'anse Creuse Public Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23700 21 MILE RD, Macomb, MI 48042
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 59% proficient (2021)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High School North score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 47% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where High School North sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,433
Median home value
$374,100
Median rent
$1,569/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
95.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianne M Pellerin CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Frederick V Pankow CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Dakota High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 2,625 | 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.
L'anse Creuse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
High School North is listed in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High School North
High School North is a public high school in Macomb, MI, part of L'anse Creuse Public Schools, serving approximately 1,554 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High School North
What grades does High School North serve?
High School North serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend High School North?
High School North has an enrollment of approximately 1,554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School North?
The student-teacher ratio at High School North is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High School North rank in MI?
High School North ranks #726 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is High School North's MySchoolScout rating?
High School North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 High School North?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High School North has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is High School North a charter school?
No, High School North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High School North a Title I school?
No, High School North is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School North?
34.5% of students at High School North 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
- 1,554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (586) 493-5270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 48042)
- 33,303
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48042; 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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