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White Pigeon Jrsr High School

High School · White Pigeon Community Schools · White Pigeon, MI

A White Pigeon Community Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

410 PRAIRIE AVE, White Pigeon, MI 49099

  • Math 12% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 31% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-17.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.8 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,864
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at White Pigeon Jrsr High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where White Pigeon Jrsr 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,438/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Pigeon), 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

$62,147

Median home value

$172,400

Median rent

$879/mo

College educated

12.1%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49099; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Constantine Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified4.56–122.6 mi84Compare →
Constantine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–122.7 mi402Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

White Pigeon Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

White Pigeon Jrsr High School is listed in White Pigeon Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White Pigeon Jrsr High School

White Pigeon Jrsr High School is a public high school in White Pigeon, MI, part of White Pigeon Community Schools, serving approximately 396 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,021 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Pigeon Jrsr High School

What grades does White Pigeon Jrsr High School serve?

White Pigeon Jrsr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend White Pigeon Jrsr High School?

White Pigeon Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pigeon Jrsr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at White Pigeon Jrsr High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Pigeon Jrsr High School rank in MI?

White Pigeon Jrsr High School ranks #2,021 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is White Pigeon Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

White Pigeon Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 White Pigeon Jrsr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Pigeon Jrsr High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is White Pigeon Jrsr High School a charter school?

No, White Pigeon Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White Pigeon Jrsr High School a Title I school?

No, White Pigeon Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Pigeon Jrsr High School?

49.0% of students at White Pigeon Jrsr 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Joseph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 49099)
5,699
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
44.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 49099; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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