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#1288 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 40% in state
Ishpeming High School
High School · Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 · Ishpeming, MI
An Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
319 EAST DIVISION ST, Ishpeming, MI 49849
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ishpeming High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ishpeming 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 81Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,082/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ishpeming), 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
$63,425
Median home value
$145,600
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed DivisionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Negaunee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Westwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 8–12 | 2.9 mi | 403 | 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.
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ishpeming High School is listed in Ishpeming Public School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ishpeming High School
Ishpeming High School is a public high school in Ishpeming, MI, part of Ishpeming Public School District No. 1, serving approximately 211 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ishpeming High School
What grades does Ishpeming High School serve?
Ishpeming High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ishpeming High School?
Ishpeming High School has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ishpeming High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ishpeming High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ishpeming High School rank in MI?
Ishpeming High School ranks #1,288 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ishpeming High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ishpeming High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ishpeming High School a charter school?
No, Ishpeming High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ishpeming High School a Title I school?
No, Ishpeming High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ishpeming High School?
62.1% of students at Ishpeming 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
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (906) 485-1066
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49849)
- 12,153
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 49849; 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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