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#803 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 25% in state

St Joseph High School

High School · St. Joseph Public Schools · Saint Joseph, MI

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

2521 STADIUM DR, Saint Joseph, MI 49085

  • Math 52% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation26.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$12,856
Chronic Absenteeism21.3%

Students at St Joseph High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency52%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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

22.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where St Joseph 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average378/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$101,763

Median home value

$287,300

Median rent

$1,099/mo

College educated

48.6%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Michigan Catholic Middle and High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9private6–121.5 mi125Compare →
Benton Harbor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.0 mi506Compare →
Benton Harbor Charter School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.4PK–92.1 mi455Compare →
Bridge Academy of Southwest MichiganCharter · enrollment unverified5.09–122.2 mi121Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St. Joseph Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About St Joseph High School

St Joseph High School is a public high school in Saint Joseph, MI, part of St. Joseph Public Schools, serving approximately 942 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #803 of 3,192 schools in MI.

State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Joseph High School

What grades does St Joseph High School serve?

St Joseph High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Joseph High School?

St Joseph High School has an enrollment of approximately 942 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St Joseph High School rank in MI?

St Joseph High School ranks #803 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is St Joseph High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 St Joseph High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Joseph High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is St Joseph High School a charter school?

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

Is St Joseph High School a Title I school?

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

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

22.3% of students at St Joseph 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
942
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Berrien County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.3%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 49085)
23,575
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
45.4
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 49085; 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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