Very Good
#951 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 30% in state
Kingston High School
High School · Kingston Community School District · Kingston, MI
A Kingston Community School District high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5790 STATE ST, Kingston, MI 48741
- Math 69% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 70% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kingston High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Kingston 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average335/100K
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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
$61,875
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Kingston Community School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kingston High School is listed in Kingston Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingston High School
Kingston High School is a public high school in Kingston, MI, part of Kingston Community School District, serving approximately 292 students in grades 7th-12th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #951 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingston High School
What grades does Kingston High School serve?
Kingston High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston High School is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingston High School rank in MI?
Kingston High School ranks #951 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kingston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Kingston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingston High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kingston High School a charter school?
No, Kingston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingston High School a Title I school?
No, Kingston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingston High School?
56.5% of students at Kingston 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tuscola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (989) 683-2294
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48741)
- 2,049
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48741; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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