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#1446 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Legacy High School
High School · Hartland Consolidated Schools · Howell, MI
A Hartland Consolidated Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9525 EAST HIGHLAND RD, Howell, MI 48843
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Legacy High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 20 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Legacy High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Howell), 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
$91,620
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48843; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Hartland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,655 | 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.
Hartland Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Legacy High School is listed in Hartland Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Legacy High School
Legacy High School is a public high school in Howell, MI, part of Hartland Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 55 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,446 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Legacy High School
What grades does Legacy High School serve?
Legacy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Legacy High School?
Legacy High School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Legacy High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Legacy High School rank in MI?
Legacy High School ranks #1,446 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Legacy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Legacy 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 Legacy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Legacy High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Legacy High School a charter school?
No, Legacy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Legacy High School a Title I school?
No, Legacy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Legacy High School?
45.5% of students at Legacy 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
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 90.9%
- Phone
- (810) 626-2140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 48843)
- 46,902
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 48843; 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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