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#1543 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 48% in state

Leslie High School

High School · Leslie Public Schools · Leslie, MI

A high school in Leslie, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4141 HULL RD, Leslie, MI 49251

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation2.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,646
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Leslie High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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

48.5%

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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The neighborhood

Where Leslie 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average633/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leslie), 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

$83,458

Median home value

$193,600

Median rent

$1,083/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ingham Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi27Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Leslie Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Leslie High School

Leslie High School is a public high school in Leslie, MI, part of Leslie Public Schools, serving approximately 324 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,543 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leslie High School

What grades does Leslie High School serve?

Leslie High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Leslie High School?

Leslie High School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leslie High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leslie High School rank in MI?

Leslie High School ranks #1,543 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Leslie High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leslie 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 Leslie High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leslie High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Leslie High School a charter school?

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

Is Leslie High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.5% of students at Leslie 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
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 49251)
6,110
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
42.3
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 49251; 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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