Very Good
#1038 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 33% in state
Holly High School
High School · Holly Area School District · Holly, MI
A Holly Area School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6161 EAST HOLLY RD, Holly, MI 48442
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holly High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 42% 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 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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holly 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holly), 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
$80,281
Median home value
$252,500
Median rent
$1,243/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48442; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphian Jr. AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Holly Area School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holly High School is listed in Holly Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holly High School
Holly High School is a public high school in Holly, MI, part of Holly Area School District, serving approximately 1,016 students in grades 8th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holly High School
What grades does Holly High School serve?
Holly High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Holly High School?
Holly High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,016 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holly High School rank in MI?
Holly High School ranks #1,038 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Holly High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holly High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Holly High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Holly High School a charter school?
No, Holly High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holly High School a Title I school?
No, Holly High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly High School?
45.5% of students at Holly 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (248) 328-3200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48442)
- 22,720
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 48442; 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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