Very Good
#602 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 19% in state
Mancelona High School
High School · Mancelona Public Schools · Mancelona, MI
A high school in Mancelona, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
112 ST JOHNS AVE, Mancelona, MI 49659
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mancelona High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 30% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mancelona 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,092
Median home value
$141,700
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49659; 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.
Mancelona Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mancelona High School is listed in Mancelona Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mancelona High School
Mancelona High School is a public high school in Mancelona, MI, part of Mancelona Public Schools, serving approximately 252 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mancelona High School
What grades does Mancelona High School serve?
Mancelona High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mancelona High School?
Mancelona High School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mancelona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mancelona High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mancelona High School rank in MI?
Mancelona High School ranks #602 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mancelona High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mancelona High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mancelona High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mancelona High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mancelona High School a charter school?
No, Mancelona High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mancelona High School a Title I school?
No, Mancelona High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mancelona High School?
71.0% of students at Mancelona 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
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Antrim County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (231) 587-8551
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49659)
- 7,226
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 49659; 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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