Very Good
#794 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
Negaunee High School
High School · Negaunee Public Schools · Negaunee, MI
A high school in Negaunee, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
500 WEST ARCH ST, Negaunee, MI 49866
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Negaunee High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
34%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Negaunee 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Negaunee), 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
$83,433
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed DivisionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 19 | 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.
Negaunee Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Negaunee High School is listed in Negaunee Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Negaunee High School
Negaunee High School is a public high school in Negaunee, MI, part of Negaunee Public Schools, serving approximately 450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Negaunee High School
What grades does Negaunee High School serve?
Negaunee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Negaunee High School?
Negaunee High School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Negaunee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Negaunee High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Negaunee High School rank in MI?
Negaunee High School ranks #794 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Negaunee High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Negaunee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Negaunee High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Negaunee High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Negaunee High School a charter school?
No, Negaunee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Negaunee High School a Title I school?
No, Negaunee High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Negaunee High School?
34.0% of students at Negaunee 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
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marquette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (906) 475-7861
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 49866)
- 8,228
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 49866; 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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