Malcolm High School

Malcolm High School is an alternative high school located in a rural area near the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade with an enrollment of 89 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. There are six full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing personalized support for each student.

Malcolm High School’s MySchoolScout Rating is 3.4 out of 10, placing it in the 14th percentile among Michigan schools with a state ranking of #2752 out of 3204. The academic score is at 1.6 out of 10, with only 10% of students proficient or above in both ELA/Reading and Math. While these scores indicate areas where the school can focus on improving academic performance, Malcolm High School remains committed to offering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The setting is rural yet close enough to town amenities, providing a unique blend of quiet surroundings conducive to concentrated study and access to community resources.

With an enrollment of 89 students, Malcolm High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Malcolm High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Malcolm High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.