Serving 370 students in grades 7-12, Atherton Jr Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Atherton Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Atherton Jr Sr High School's student population of 370 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Atherton Jr Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atherton Jr Sr High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2684 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
36%
18%
White
42%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Atherton Jr Sr High School is ranked #2684 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Atherton Jr Sr High School often compared to?
Atherton Jr Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bendle High School, Bentley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atherton Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Atherton Jr Sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Atherton Jr Sr High School?
370 students attend Atherton Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Atherton Jr Sr High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atherton Jr Sr High School?
Atherton Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Atherton Jr Sr High School offer ?
Atherton Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Atherton Jr Sr High School part of?
Atherton Jr Sr High School is part of Atherton Community Schools School District.
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