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Shelby High School

High School · Shelby Public Schools · Shelby, MI

A high school in Shelby, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

641 NORTH STATE ST, Shelby, MI 49455

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation5.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$16,321
Chronic Absenteeism54%

Students at Shelby High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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

69.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Shelby 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average459/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelby), 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

$65,640

Median home value

$144,900

Median rent

$697/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Shelby Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$16,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Shelby High School

Shelby High School is a public high school in Shelby, MI, part of Shelby Public Schools, serving approximately 352 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,335 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shelby High School

What grades does Shelby High School serve?

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

How many students attend Shelby High School?

Shelby High School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

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

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

How does Shelby High School rank in MI?

Shelby High School ranks #2,335 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Shelby High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shelby High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Shelby High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shelby High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Shelby High School a charter school?

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

Is Shelby High School a Title I school?

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

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

69.6% of students at Shelby 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
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Oceana County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.0%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 49455)
5,272
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
37.1
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 49455; 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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