Utica High School, known locally as UHS, is one of four public high schools in the Utica Community School District, located in the metro Detroit region.
Serving 1,372 students in grades 9-12, Utica 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 proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Utica High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Utica High School's student population of 1,372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1860
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Utica 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 diversity score of Utica High School is 0.34, 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
#1017 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Utica High School's ranking?
Utica High School is ranked #1017 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Utica High School often compared to?
Utica High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower High School, Henry Ford Ii High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Utica High School?
The graduation rate of Utica High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Utica High School?
1,372 students attend Utica High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Utica High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Utica High School?
Utica High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Utica High School offer ?
Utica High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Utica High School part of?
Utica High School is part of Utica Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 5/29/2021
This is the worst school and district you could ever choose for your child. They only believe in educating the over-achievers. If your child has any type of learning disorder, they will spend thousands of dollars on attorneys so they don't have to educate him/her. I filed a state complaint against this school and won. However, they still played tricks and games to make sure they didn't have to educate my child. I ended up getting an additional education for my child outside of school and my child is attending college despite their efforts to keep him literate. Run fast! There are much better schools than any in this district. The administration for this school is dishonest and has a superiority complex. Their Special Services professionals have been paid well to give false information and opinion.
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