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#1063 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 33% in state

St Louis High School

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

A high school in Saint Louis, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

113 EAST SAGINAW ST, Saint Louis, MI 48880

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$14,000
Chronic Absenteeism35.9%

Students at St Louis High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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 Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 30% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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

64.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where St Louis 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 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average456/100K

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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

$56,108

Median home value

$134,000

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Louis Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.7 mi6Compare →
Alma Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.8 mi549Compare →
Giresd Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–122.8 mi182Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St. Louis Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About St Louis High School

St Louis High School is a public high school in Saint Louis, MI, part of St. Louis Public Schools, serving approximately 281 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,063 of 3,192 schools in MI.

State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Louis High School

What grades does St Louis High School serve?

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

How many students attend St Louis High School?

St Louis High School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Louis High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St Louis High School rank in MI?

St Louis High School ranks #1,063 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is St Louis High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Louis High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Louis High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Louis High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is St Louis High School a charter school?

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

Is St Louis High School a Title I school?

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

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

64.8% of students at St Louis 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
281
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Gratiot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.9%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 48880)
9,952
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
39.7
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 48880; 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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