Very Good
#661 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 21% in state
Holt Senior High School
High School · Holt Public Schools · Holt, MI
A high school in Holt, MI where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5885 HOLT RD, Holt, MI 48842
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holt Senior High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 62% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holt Senior 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low199/100K
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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
$86,830
Median home value
$211,500
Median rent
$1,245/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holt Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holt Senior High School is listed in Holt Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holt Senior High School
Holt Senior High School is a public high school in Holt, MI, part of Holt Public Schools, serving approximately 1,569 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #661 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holt Senior High School
What grades does Holt Senior High School serve?
Holt Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holt Senior High School?
Holt Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holt Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holt Senior High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holt Senior High School rank in MI?
Holt Senior High School ranks #661 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Holt Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holt Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Holt Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holt Senior High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Holt Senior High School a charter school?
No, Holt Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holt Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Holt Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holt Senior High School?
44.0% of students at Holt Senior 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
- 1,569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (517) 694-2162
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48842)
- 21,504
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 48842; 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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