Serving 512 students in grades 9-12, Denby 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Denby 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 Denby High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Denby High School is ranked #3016 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denby High School?
The graduation rate of Denby High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Denby High School?
512 students attend Denby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Denby High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denby High School?
Denby High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Denby High School offer ?
Denby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denby High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 512 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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