Michigan Center Jr/Sr High School is a public secondary school in Leoni Township, Michigan Center, Michigan, United States.
Serving 642 students in grades 7-12, Michigan Center Jrsr 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michigan Center Jrsr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Michigan Center Jrsr High School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1869
Colors
Red and Grey
School Rankings
Michigan Center Jrsr 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 Michigan Center Jrsr 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1932 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michigan Center Jrsr High School's ranking?
Michigan Center Jrsr High School is ranked #1932 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Michigan Center Jrsr High School often compared to?
Michigan Center Jrsr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Napoleon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Michigan Center Jrsr High School?
The graduation rate of Michigan Center Jrsr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Michigan Center Jrsr High School?
642 students attend Michigan Center Jrsr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Michigan Center Jrsr High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michigan Center Jrsr High School?
Michigan Center Jrsr High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan Center Jrsr High School offer ?
Michigan Center Jrsr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Michigan Center Jrsr High School part of?
Michigan Center Jrsr High School is part of Michigan Center School District.
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