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#1287 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Ionia High School
High School · Ionia Public Schools · Ionia, MI
A high school in Ionia, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
250 EAST TUTTLE RD, Ionia, MI 48846
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ionia 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 12 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 52% (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
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ionia 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated740/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ionia), 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
$66,717
Median home value
$172,300
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48846; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas R Welch High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Freedom Acres SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Bellamy Creek Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Ionia Maximum Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 3 | 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.
Ionia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ionia High School is listed in Ionia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ionia High School
Ionia High School is a public high school in Ionia, MI, part of Ionia Public Schools, serving approximately 801 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ionia High School
What grades does Ionia High School serve?
Ionia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ionia High School?
Ionia High School has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ionia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ionia High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ionia High School rank in MI?
Ionia High School ranks #1,287 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ionia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ionia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ionia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ionia High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ionia High School a charter school?
No, Ionia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ionia High School a Title I school?
No, Ionia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ionia High School?
54.4% of students at Ionia 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
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ionia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (616) 527-0600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48846)
- 21,940
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 48846; 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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