Very Good
#744 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Western High School
High School · Western School District · Parma, MI
A high school in Parma, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
1400 SOUTH DEARING RD, Parma, MI 49269
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Western 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average336/100K
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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
$83,933
Median home value
$200,100
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49269; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville Community CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Lumen Christi Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 7–12 | 4.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Jackson Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 218 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Western School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western High School is listed in Western School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western High School
Western High School is a public high school in Parma, MI, part of Western School District, serving approximately 799 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #744 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western High School
What grades does Western High School serve?
Western High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western High School?
Western High School has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western High School rank in MI?
Western High School ranks #744 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Western High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Western High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Western High School a charter school?
No, Western High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western High School a Title I school?
No, Western High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western High School?
31.5% of students at Western 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
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (517) 841-8270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 49269)
- 5,874
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 49269; 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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