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#612 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 19% in state

Norway High School

High School · Norway-vulcan Area Schools · Norway, MI

A Norway-vulcan Area Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 SECTION ST, Norway, MI 49870

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$13,438
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Norway High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Norway 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,795

Median home value

$100,600

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Niagara HighEnrollment path unverified7.87–124.8 mi186Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Norway-vulcan Area Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Norway High School is listed in Norway-Vulcan Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Norway High School

Norway High School is a public high school in Norway, MI, part of Norway-vulcan Area Schools, serving approximately 173 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norway High School

What grades does Norway High School serve?

Norway High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Norway High School?

Norway High School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norway High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Norway High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norway High School rank in MI?

Norway High School ranks #612 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Norway High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Norway 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 Norway High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norway High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Norway High School a charter school?

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

Is Norway High School a Title I school?

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

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

34.7% of students at Norway 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
173
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Dickinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 49870)
3,479
Area median age
45.1
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 49870; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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