Very Good
#542 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Newaygo High School
High School · Newaygo Public School District · Newaygo, MI
A high school in Newaygo, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 820, Newaygo, MI 49337
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Newaygo High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newaygo 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,535/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newaygo), 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
$64,442
Median home value
$191,000
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 493 | 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.
Newaygo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newaygo High School is listed in Newaygo Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newaygo High School
Newaygo High School is a public high school in Newaygo, MI, part of Newaygo Public School District, serving approximately 469 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newaygo High School
What grades does Newaygo High School serve?
Newaygo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Newaygo High School?
Newaygo High School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newaygo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newaygo High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newaygo High School rank in MI?
Newaygo High School ranks #542 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Newaygo High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newaygo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Newaygo High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newaygo High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Newaygo High School a charter school?
No, Newaygo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newaygo High School a Title I school?
No, Newaygo High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newaygo High School?
59.5% of students at Newaygo 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Newaygo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (231) 652-1646
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49337)
- 13,030
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 · 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 49337; 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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