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#1450 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Imlay City High School
High School · Imlay City Community Schools · Imlay City, MI
An Imlay City Community Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1001 NORLIN DR, Imlay City, MI 48444
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Imlay City High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Imlay City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,304/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Imlay City), 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
$69,010
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Lapeer Co Education and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 35 | 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.
Imlay City Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Imlay City High School is listed in Imlay City Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imlay City High School
Imlay City High School is a public high school in Imlay City, MI, part of Imlay City Community Schools, serving approximately 518 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,450 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imlay City High School
What grades does Imlay City High School serve?
Imlay City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Imlay City High School?
Imlay City High School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imlay City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Imlay City High School is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Imlay City High School rank in MI?
Imlay City High School ranks #1,450 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Imlay City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Imlay City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Imlay City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imlay City High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Imlay City High School a charter school?
No, Imlay City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Imlay City High School a Title I school?
No, Imlay City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imlay City High School?
55.0% of students at Imlay City 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
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lapeer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (810) 724-9810
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48444)
- 9,320
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 48444; 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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