Very Good
#727 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Ludington High School
High School · Ludington Area School District · Ludington, MI
A Ludington Area School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
809 EAST TINKHAM AVE, Ludington, MI 49431
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ludington High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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
46.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ludington 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ludington), 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
$63,313
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49431; 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.
Ludington Area School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ludington High School is listed in Ludington Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ludington High School
Ludington High School is a public high school in Ludington, MI, part of Ludington Area School District, serving approximately 684 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Ludington High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ludington High School
What grades does Ludington High School serve?
Ludington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ludington High School?
Ludington High School has an enrollment of approximately 684 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ludington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ludington High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ludington High School rank in MI?
Ludington High School ranks #727 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ludington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ludington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ludington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ludington High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ludington High School a charter school?
No, Ludington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ludington High School a Title I school?
No, Ludington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ludington High School?
46.3% of students at Ludington 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
- 684
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mason County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (231) 845-3880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49431)
- 17,027
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 49431; 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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