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#1542 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 48% in state

Kingsley Area High School

High School · Kingsley Area Schools · Kingsley, MI

A high school in Kingsley, MI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

402 FENTON ST, Kingsley, MI 49649

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation6.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$13,403
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at Kingsley Area High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kingsley Area 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,021

Median home value

$246,900

Median rent

$1,041/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Kingsley Area Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kingsley Area High School is listed in Kingsley Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kingsley Area High School

Kingsley Area High School is a public high school in Kingsley, MI, part of Kingsley Area Schools, serving approximately 407 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,542 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kingsley Area High School

What grades does Kingsley Area High School serve?

Kingsley Area High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Kingsley Area High School?

Kingsley Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Area High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kingsley Area High School rank in MI?

Kingsley Area High School ranks #1,542 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Kingsley Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kingsley Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Kingsley Area High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsley Area High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Kingsley Area High School a charter school?

No, Kingsley Area High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kingsley Area High School a Title I school?

No, Kingsley Area High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingsley Area High School?

38.8% of students at Kingsley Area 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
407
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grand Traverse County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 49649)
7,293
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
36.6
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 49649; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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