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#1550 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
North Branch High School
High School · North Branch Area Schools · North Branch, MI
A North Branch Area Schools high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 3620, North Branch, MI 48461
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Branch High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Branch High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average263/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,597
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48461; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 45 | 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.
North Branch Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Branch High School is listed in North Branch Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Branch High School
North Branch High School is a public high school in North Branch, MI, part of North Branch Area Schools, serving approximately 692 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,550 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Branch High School
What grades does North Branch High School serve?
North Branch High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Branch High School?
North Branch High School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Branch High School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Branch High School rank in MI?
North Branch High School ranks #1,550 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is North Branch High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Branch High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 North Branch High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Branch High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is North Branch High School a charter school?
No, North Branch High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Branch High School a Title I school?
No, North Branch High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Branch High School?
42.1% of students at North Branch 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
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lapeer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (810) 688-3001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48461)
- 8,256
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 48461; 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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