Serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12, Battle Creek Central 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,036 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 73% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Battle Creek Central 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 Battle Creek Central High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Battle Creek Central High School?
The graduation rate of Battle Creek Central High School is 73%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Battle Creek Central High School?
1,036 students attend Battle Creek Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Battle Creek Central High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Creek Central High School?
Battle Creek Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Battle Creek Central High School offer ?
Battle Creek Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Battle Creek Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,036 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 73% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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