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#876 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 27% in state

New Lothrop High School

High School · New Lothrop Area Public Schools · New Lothrop, MI

A New Lothrop Area Public Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO Box 339, New Lothrop, MI 48460

  • Math 45% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 60% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.1 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$13,462
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at New Lothrop High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where New Lothrop 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 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated861/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Lothrop), 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

$81,146

Median home value

$200,100

Median rent

$713/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

87.1%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

New Lothrop Area Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About New Lothrop High School

New Lothrop High School is a public high school in New Lothrop, MI, part of New Lothrop Area Public Schools, serving approximately 408 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #876 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Lothrop High School

What grades does New Lothrop High School serve?

New Lothrop High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend New Lothrop High School?

New Lothrop High School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Lothrop High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Lothrop High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Lothrop High School rank in MI?

New Lothrop High School ranks #876 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is New Lothrop High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Lothrop High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 New Lothrop High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Lothrop High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is New Lothrop High School a charter school?

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

Is New Lothrop High School a Title I school?

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

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

32.4% of students at New Lothrop 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Shiawassee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 48460)
2,727
Area average commute
36.3 min
Area median age
40.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 48460; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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