Excellent
#362 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Holton High School
High School · Holton Public Schools · Holton, MI
A high school in Holton, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6500 4TH ST, Holton, MI 49425
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Holton High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Holton 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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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
$62,981
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$698/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 34 | 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.
Holton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,552NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holton High School is listed in Holton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holton High School
Holton High School is a public high school in Holton, MI, part of Holton Public Schools, serving approximately 245 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holton High School
What grades does Holton High School serve?
Holton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Holton High School?
Holton High School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holton High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holton High School rank in MI?
Holton High School ranks #362 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Holton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Holton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holton High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Holton High School a charter school?
No, Holton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holton High School a Title I school?
No, Holton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holton High School?
66.1% of students at Holton 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
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (231) 821-1725
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49425)
- 3,618
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 49425; 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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