Ishpeming High School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025)

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Ishpeming High School

319 E Division St
Ishpeming, MI 49849

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Top 50%

Serving 211 students in grades 9-12, Ishpeming High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
: Top 50%
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ishpeming High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category

Attribute

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

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Ishpeming High School's student population of 211 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

211 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Ishpeming High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Ishpeming High School by grade.

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Ishpeming High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Ishpeming High School is 0.26, 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.

This School

State Level (MI)

#1183 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Ishpeming High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

30-39%

34%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ishpeming High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50-59%

45%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ishpeming High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50-59%

38%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ishpeming High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ishpeming High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

18%

White

86%

63%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ishpeming High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.26

0.56

This chart displays the diversity score of Ishpeming High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

≥90%

81%

This chart displays graduation rate of Ishpeming High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

59%

50%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ishpeming Public School District No. 1

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ishpeming High School's ranking?

Ishpeming High School is ranked #1183 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.

What schools are Ishpeming High School often compared to?

Ishpeming High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood High School, Gwinn Middlehigh School, Negaunee High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Ishpeming High School?

The graduation rate of Ishpeming High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.

How many students attend Ishpeming High School?

211 students attend Ishpeming High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Ishpeming High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ishpeming High School?

Ishpeming High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Ishpeming High School offer ?

Ishpeming High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Ishpeming High School part of?

Ishpeming High School is part of Ishpeming Public School District No. 1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
: Top 50%
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education