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#1206 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 38% in state
Otsego High School
High School · Otsego Public Schools · Otsego, MI
A high school in Otsego, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
550 WASHINGTON ST, Otsego, MI 49078
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Otsego High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 55% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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
31.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Otsego 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Otsego), 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
$77,517
Median home value
$189,600
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego West Campus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Plainwell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Renaissance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 92 | 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.
Otsego Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otsego High School is listed in Otsego Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otsego High School
Otsego High School is a public high school in Otsego, MI, part of Otsego Public Schools, serving approximately 741 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,206 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otsego High School
What grades does Otsego High School serve?
Otsego High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Otsego High School?
Otsego High School has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otsego High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otsego High School is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otsego High School rank in MI?
Otsego High School ranks #1,206 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Otsego High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otsego High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Otsego High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otsego High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Otsego High School a charter school?
No, Otsego High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otsego High School a Title I school?
No, Otsego High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otsego High School?
31.8% of students at Otsego 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
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (269) 694-7403
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49078)
- 10,469
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 49078; 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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