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#1125 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 35% in state

Southgate Anderson High School

High School · Southgate Community School District · Southgate, MI

A Southgate Community School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

15475 LEROY ST, Southgate, MI 48195

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation13.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$17,902
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Southgate Anderson High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 42% in 2021.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
13%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
14%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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

50.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Southgate Anderson 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,463/100K

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

$64,635

Median home value

$165,400

Median rent

$1,102/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48195; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
13.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
11 boys'·9 girls'·20 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Asher SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.9 mi363Compare →
Riverview Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.9K–121.4 mi127Compare →
Riverview Transition CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated121.6 mi11Compare →
Jo Brighton Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified7.84–121.9 mi157Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Southgate Community School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$17,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Southgate Anderson High School is listed in Southgate Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Southgate Anderson High School

Southgate Anderson High School is a public high school in Southgate, MI, part of Southgate Community School District, serving approximately 986 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,125 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southgate Anderson High School

What grades does Southgate Anderson High School serve?

Southgate Anderson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Southgate Anderson High School?

Southgate Anderson High School has an enrollment of approximately 986 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southgate Anderson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southgate Anderson High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southgate Anderson High School rank in MI?

Southgate Anderson High School ranks #1,125 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Southgate Anderson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southgate Anderson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Southgate Anderson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southgate Anderson High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Southgate Anderson High School a charter school?

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

Is Southgate Anderson High School a Title I school?

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

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

50.7% of students at Southgate Anderson 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
986
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 48195)
29,551
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
39.4
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 48195; 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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