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#1321 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Sterling Heights Senior HS
High School · Warren Consolidated Schools · Sterling Heights, MI
A Warren Consolidated Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12901 15 MILE RD, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sterling Heights Senior HS score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 32% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sterling Heights Senior HS 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), 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
$71,266
Median home value
$253,700
Median rent
$1,176/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozymowski CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Parkway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Warren Mott High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,343 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Warren Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #5 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sterling Heights Senior HS is listed in Warren Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sterling Heights Senior HS
Sterling Heights Senior HS is a public high school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Warren Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 1,327 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,321 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sterling Heights Senior HS
What grades does Sterling Heights Senior HS serve?
Sterling Heights Senior HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sterling Heights Senior HS?
Sterling Heights Senior HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Heights Senior HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Heights Senior HS 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 Sterling Heights Senior HS rank in MI?
Sterling Heights Senior HS ranks #1,321 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sterling Heights Senior HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterling Heights Senior HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sterling Heights Senior HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterling Heights Senior HS has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sterling Heights Senior HS a charter school?
No, Sterling Heights Senior HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterling Heights Senior HS a Title I school?
No, Sterling Heights Senior HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterling Heights Senior HS?
79.7% of students at Sterling Heights Senior HS 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
- 1,327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (586) 698-4249
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48312)
- 35,026
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 48312; 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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