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Shelby Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 619 students in Shelby Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Shelby Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
619 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shelby Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#554 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
42%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
55%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,879 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 124% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,562 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,879
$18,512
Spending / Student
$28,562
$17,694
Best Shelby Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby Public Schools?
Shelby Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 619 students.
What is the rank of Shelby Public Schools?
Shelby Public Schools is ranked #493 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby Public Schools?
55% of Shelby Public Schools students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby Public Schools?
Shelby Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Shelby Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,562 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 98% over four school years.
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