Pennfield High School is the lone public high school of the Pennfield School District which serves Pennfield Township just north of Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Serving 778 students in grades 8-12, Pennfield Senior 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pennfield Senior High School's student population of 778 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Pennfield Senior 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 Pennfield Senior High School is 0.37, 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
#2031 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Pennfield Senior High School's ranking?
Pennfield Senior High School is ranked #2031 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pennfield Senior High School often compared to?
Pennfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harper Creek High School, Lakeview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pennfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pennfield Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pennfield Senior High School?
778 students attend Pennfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Pennfield Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennfield Senior High School?
Pennfield Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pennfield Senior High School offer ?
Pennfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennfield Senior High School part of?
Pennfield Senior High School is part of Pennfield Schools School District.
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