Ashley High School

Summary:

Ashley High School is a public high school located in Ashley, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 73 students. The school faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates, and a student population that is predominantly white and from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ashley High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.15%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Merrill High School and Breckenridge High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 67.8% to 83.3%, which is lower than the state average and some of the nearby high schools, like Merrill High School (93.7%) and Breckenridge High School (93.3%). Additionally, Ashley High School has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 17.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby high schools, which have dropout rates below 7%.

Ashley High School also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with a rate as high as 67.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the state average and the surrounding high schools, which have rates below 30%. The school's test scores, particularly in science and mathematics, are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby high schools, such as St Johns High School and Ithaca High School. While the school has seen some improvements in its ranking and per-student spending, it still lags behind the state averages and the nearby high schools in key metrics, suggesting that addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable education for its community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 104 New St
       Ashley, MI  48806


(989) 847-2514

District: Ashley Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,238 Help


Feeder schools for Ashley High School:

Elementary:    Ashley Elementary School
Middle:    Ashley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  73

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashley High School ranks better than 63.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.6. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ashley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashley High School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Ashley High School employs 4.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashley High School is $13,238.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ashley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ashley High School 274th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Ashley High School in the ranking list.)

Ashley Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashley Community Schools 261st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashley High School

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Rank History for all students at Ashley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.15 430th 705 39.0%
2007 63.08 337th 767 56.1%
2008 45.81 489th 750 34.8%
2009 38.86 529th 754 29.8%
2010 59.56 401st 765 47.6%
2011 54.49 457th 784 41.7%
2012 42.89 488th 773 36.9%
2013 53.64 404th 805 49.8%
2014 60.43 329th 799 58.8%
2015 44.92 476th 832 42.8%
2016 48.39 425th 852 50.1%
2017 41.74 446th 835 46.6%
2018 34.49 522nd 824 36.7%
2019 14.29 569th 666 14.6%
2023 75.40 148th 735 79.9%
2024 58.60 274th 743 63.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.33 357th 755 52.7%
2023 90.81 36th 614 94.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ashley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.77 521st 707 26.3%
2023 60.40 213th 611 65.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ashley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.52 570th 708 19.5%
2019 7.73 547th 582 6.0%
2023 63.00 194th 647 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ashley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1989 188 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1990 199 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1991 209 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1992 213 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1993 205 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1994 200 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1995 181 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 181 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 174 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1998 181 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1999 200 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2000 188 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2001 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2002 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2003 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2004 176 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 180
2005 165 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 169
2006 190 0 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 200
2007 236 1 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 246
2008 230 n/a 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 240 0 2 5 1 n/a n/a 1 249
2010 137 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 1 144
2011 124 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 130
2012 97 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 101
2013 91 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 94
2014 90 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 91
2015 91 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 96
2016 91 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 95
2017 84 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 90
2018 89 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 94
2019 83 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 89
2020 89 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 93
2021 82 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 87
2022 75 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 81
2023 68 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 73

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 209 n/a n/a n/a
1989 196 n/a n/a 10.7
1990 205 13.0 15.7 11.2
1991 217 n/a n/a n/a
1992 221 n/a n/a n/a
1993 213 n/a 0.0 0
1994 209 12.6 16.6 18.2
1995 184 13.1 14.0 13
1996 184 13.1 14.0 13
1997 178 23.0 7.7 16.3
1998 185 13.0 14.2 22.7
1999 203 13.0 15.6 24.6
2000 193 13.2 14.6 29.5
2001 188 13.6 13.8 26.1
2002 193 12.6 15.3 23.8
2003 193 12.6 15.3 23.8
2004 180 12.5 14.4 21.1
2005 169 12.5 13.5 29
2006 200 12.8 15.6 24
2007 246 9.8 25.1 38.2
2008 238 9.8 24.3 39.1
2009 249 8.4 29.6 34.7
2010 144 9.3 15.4 48.3
2011 130 9.6 13.4 40.8
2012 101 8.9 11.2 20.8
2013 94 6.5 14.2 94.7
2014 91 4.5 20.1 86.8
2015 96 6.0 16.0 42.7
2016 95 6.0 15.8 37.9
2017 90 6.1 14.5 43.3
2018 94 6.2 15.0 55.3
2019 89 6.5 13.5 64
2020 93 6.8 13.5 71
2021 87 4.3 20.0 81.6
2022 81 5.1 15.6 63
2023 73 4.8 15.1 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 209 n/a n/a n/a
1989 196 n/a n/a 10.7
1990 205 13.0 15.7 11.2
1991 217 n/a n/a n/a
1992 221 n/a n/a n/a
1993 213 n/a 0.0 0
1994 209 12.6 16.6 18.2
1995 184 13.1 14.0 13
1996 184 13.1 14.0 13
1997 178 23.0 7.7 16.3
1998 185 13.0 14.2 22.7
1999 203 13.0 15.6 24.6
2000 193 13.2 14.6 29.5
2001 188 13.6 13.8 26.1
2002 193 12.6 15.3 23.8
2003 193 12.6 15.3 23.8
2004 180 12.5 14.4 21.1
2005 169 12.5 13.5 29
2006 200 12.8 15.6 24
2007 246 9.8 25.1 38.2
2008 238 9.8 24.3 39.1
2009 249 8.4 29.6 34.7
2010 144 9.3 15.4 48.3
2011 130 9.6 13.4 40.8
2012 101 8.9 11.2 20.8
2013 94 6.5 14.2 94.7
2014 91 4.5 20.1 86.8
2015 96 6.0 16.0 42.7
2016 95 6.0 15.8 37.9
2017 90 6.1 14.5 43.3
2018 94 6.2 15.0 55.3
2019 89 6.5 13.5 64
2020 93 6.8 13.5 71
2021 87 4.3 20.0 81.6
2022 81 5.1 15.6 63
2023 73 4.8 15.1 72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $584 (5.4%) $10,287 (94.6%) $10,871
2020 $699 (6.8%) $9,509 (93.2%) $10,207
2021 $1,379 (12.5%) $9,637 (87.5%) $11,016
2022 $1,622 (12.7%) $11,110 (87.3%) $12,732
2023 $1,726 (13.0%) $11,512 (87.0%) $13,238

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 569th of 666 High schoolsRanks 148th of 735 High schools
 65.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Ashley High School)31.637.5
 5.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Ashley Community Schools)31.637.5
 5.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ashley High School)21.168.8
 47.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ashley Community Schools)21.168.8
 47.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8973
 18%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White8368
 18.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%72.6%
 8.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley High School

Students at Ashley High School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Ashley High School ranks 274th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Ashley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ashley Elementary School
Middle : Ashley Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended Ashley High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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