Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Dewitt High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Dewitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Dewitt High School's student population of 962 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Dewitt High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewitt High School is 0.27, which is less 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
#405 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Dewitt High School is ranked #405 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dewitt High School often compared to?
Dewitt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Johns High School, Bath High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dewitt High School?
The graduation rate of Dewitt High School is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Dewitt High School?
962 students attend Dewitt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dewitt High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewitt High School?
Dewitt High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dewitt High School offer ?
Dewitt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dewitt High School part of?
Dewitt High School is part of DeWitt School District.
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