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Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

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Bark River-Harris Jr Sr High School is a public high school located in Harris, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 338 students. The school is part of the Bark River-Harris School District, which is ranked 193 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 81.36% of students identifying as white. However, it faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic disparities. Bark River-Harris Jr Sr High School's performance lags behind nearby schools, such as Gladstone Area High School, which has higher graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better test scores across various subjects and grade levels. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 171 out of 832 Michigan high schools in 2014-2015 to 442 out of 743 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Bark River-Harris Jr Sr High School's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with female students having a much lower ranking compared to male students, suggesting potential equity issues that need to be addressed. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to more affluent nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 Hwy Us 2 41
       Harris, MI  49845

(906) 466-5321

District: Bark River-Harris School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
442nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,585 Help


Feeder schools for Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School:

Elementary:    Bark RiverHarris Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.4%
American Indian:
9.8%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School ranks better than 71.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School ranks worse than 59.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.35. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr 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 (81.4%), American Indian (9.8%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School is 20.6. (See more...)
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Compare Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School is $12,585.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School 256th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School 442nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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Bark River-Harris School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bark River-Harris School District 193rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.52 220th 806 72.7%
2007 69.47 271st 823 67.1%
2008 59.85 440th 839 47.6%
2009 63.14 392nd 847 53.7%
2010 75.10 187th 851 78.0%
2011 66.01 327th 858 61.9%
2012 66.82 271st 900 69.9%
2013 71.26 219th 919 76.2%
2014 52.44 462nd 921 49.8%
2015 41.79 558th 919 39.3%
2016 37.89 561st 894 37.2%
2017 44.57 413th 821 49.7%
2018 62.98 308th 838 63.2%
2019 61.62 254th 792 67.9%
2021 36.97 412th 675 39.0%
2022 48.19 361st 776 53.5%
2023 72.47 187th 883 78.8%
2024 63.35 256th 897 71.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.07 413th 815 49.3%
2019 52.16 294th 672 56.3%
2022 61.64 197th 691 71.5%
2023 67.72 178th 825 78.4%
2024 67.14 193rd 836 76.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.47 169th 794 78.7%
2019 65.91 187th 658 71.6%
2021 46.75 235th 521 54.9%
2022 51.63 263rd 657 60.0%
2023 70.30 163rd 770 78.8%
2024 69.40 170th 771 78.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.04 460th 797 42.3%
2019 49.32 290th 639 54.6%
2021 46.31 248th 540 54.1%
2022 55.41 257th 658 60.9%
2023 64.67 207th 776 73.3%
2024 45.64 407th 786 48.2%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.90 1st 7 85.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.64 229th 678 66.2%
2019 58.46 220th 624 64.7%
2021 29.25 413th 577 28.4%
2022 35.78 403rd 638 36.8%
2023 61.97 219th 688 68.2%
2024 54.64 265th 701 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.61 125th 705 82.3%
2007 74.35 191st 767 75.1%
2008 57.95 399th 750 46.8%
2009 76.84 173rd 754 77.1%
2010 78.20 148th 765 80.7%
2011 76.64 184th 784 76.5%
2012 60.57 342nd 773 55.8%
2013 46.48 459th 805 43.0%
2014 61.17 322nd 799 59.7%
2015 76.97 171st 832 79.4%
2016 65.60 269th 852 68.4%
2017 44.17 430th 835 48.5%
2018 43.47 463rd 824 43.8%
2019 28.21 491st 666 26.3%
2021 47.05 275th 561 51.0%
2022 41.02 353rd 531 33.5%
2023 51.24 339th 735 53.9%
2024 38.35 442nd 743 40.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.59 468th 755 38.0%
2019 13.63 473rd 532 11.1%
2021 59.74 141st 417 66.2%
2022 43.83 234th 369 36.6%
2023 50.46 284th 614 53.7%
2024 46.63 311th 654 52.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.04 375th 710 47.2%
2019 31.27 399th 554 28.0%
2021 58.57 164th 462 64.5%
2022 77.46 93rd 416 77.6%
2023 54.49 261st 611 57.3%
2024 25.18 467th 619 24.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.80 480th 707 32.1%
2019 21.93 435th 543 19.9%
2021 24.53 371st 472 21.4%
2022 15.29 405th 440 8.0%
2023 51.14 283rd 611 53.7%
2024 52.75 273rd 633 56.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.67 441st 708 37.7%
2019 18.20 494th 582 15.1%
2021 39.99 300th 516 41.9%
2022 48.50 254th 492 48.4%
2023 45.06 336th 647 48.1%
2024 32.18 435th 638 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 0 1 0 15 n/a n/a 0 320
1989 289 0 2 0 16 n/a n/a 0 307
1990 288 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 301
1991 298 0 1 0 19 n/a n/a 1 319
1992 285 0 2 1 26 n/a n/a 0 314
1993 284 0 2 0 29 n/a n/a 0 315
1994 280 0 3 0 28 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 272 0 4 1 11 n/a n/a 0 288
1996 272 0 4 1 11 n/a n/a 0 288
1997 243 0 4 0 14 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 247 0 3 0 24 n/a n/a 0 274
1999 243 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 278
2000 266 0 3 0 36 n/a n/a 0 305
2001 248 0 2 0 32 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 266 0 0 3 32 n/a n/a 0 301
2003 266 0 0 3 32 n/a n/a 0 301
2004 259 1 0 2 36 n/a n/a 0 298
2005 253 2 2 1 34 n/a n/a 0 292
2006 247 5 2 1 31 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 266 4 1 0 28 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 257 3 2 1 26 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 261 2 2 2 27 n/a n/a 0 294
2010 258 2 2 1 26 n/a n/a 0 289
2011 261 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 291
2012 270 0 0 1 27 1 7 0 306
2013 273 0 0 1 31 1 9 0 315
2014 277 0 0 1 24 1 12 0 315
2015 272 0 0 3 30 0 10 0 315
2016 277 0 0 3 33 0 8 0 321
2017 280 0 0 5 27 0 9 0 321
2018 278 0 1 5 32 0 10 0 326
2019 302 0 0 7 40 0 14 0 363
2020 286 0 1 10 40 0 12 0 349
2021 262 0 1 8 36 0 12 0 319
2022 287 0 2 10 29 0 14 0 342
2023 275 0 2 11 33 0 17 0 338

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 Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 n/a n/a n/a
1989 307 n/a n/a 19.5
1990 301 20.0 15.0 20.3
1991 319 n/a n/a n/a
1992 314 n/a n/a 35.4
1993 315 n/a 0.0 32.7
1994 311 16.2 19.2 27.7
1995 288 16.2 17.8 23.6
1996 288 16.2 17.8 23.6
1997 261 16.0 16.3 22.2
1998 274 15.0 18.3 27.4
1999 278 16.0 17.4 23
2000 305 17.1 17.8 35.7
2001 282 16.6 17.0 35.5
2002 301 18.0 16.7 38.5
2003 301 18.0 16.7 38.5
2004 298 16.5 18.1 36.2
2005 292 16.6 17.6 41.4
2006 286 17.6 16.3 42.3
2007 299 16.6 18.0 38.1
2008 289 14.4 20.1 38.1
2009 294 15.6 18.8 39.1
2010 289 15.7 18.3 42.2
2011 291 15.5 18.6 41.9
2012 306 16.0 19.0 39.2
2013 315 15.4 20.3 45.1
2014 315 16.2 19.3 49.8
2015 315 16.0 19.6 46.7
2016 321 16.0 20.0 49.8
2017 321 16.4 19.5 48.3
2018 326 15.8 20.5 47.2
2019 363 17.8 20.3 46.6
2020 349 18.0 19.3 49.9
2021 319 17.0 18.7 51.1
2022 342 18.0 18.9 50
2023 338 16.3 20.6 45.3

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 Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 320 n/a n/a n/a
1989 307 n/a n/a 19.5
1990 301 20.0 15.0 20.3
1991 319 n/a n/a n/a
1992 314 n/a n/a 35.4
1993 315 n/a 0.0 32.7
1994 311 16.2 19.2 27.7
1995 288 16.2 17.8 23.6
1996 288 16.2 17.8 23.6
1997 261 16.0 16.3 22.2
1998 274 15.0 18.3 27.4
1999 278 16.0 17.4 23
2000 305 17.1 17.8 35.7
2001 282 16.6 17.0 35.5
2002 301 18.0 16.7 38.5
2003 301 18.0 16.7 38.5
2004 298 16.5 18.1 36.2
2005 292 16.6 17.6 41.4
2006 286 17.6 16.3 42.3
2007 299 16.6 18.0 38.1
2008 289 14.4 20.1 38.1
2009 294 15.6 18.8 39.1
2010 289 15.7 18.3 42.2
2011 291 15.5 18.6 41.9
2012 306 16.0 19.0 39.2
2013 315 15.4 20.3 45.1
2014 315 16.2 19.3 49.8
2015 315 16.0 19.6 46.7
2016 321 16.0 20.0 49.8
2017 321 16.4 19.5 48.3
2018 326 15.8 20.5 47.2
2019 363 17.8 20.3 46.6
2020 349 18.0 19.3 49.9
2021 319 17.0 18.7 51.1
2022 342 18.0 18.9 50
2023 338 16.3 20.6 45.3

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 Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $597 (6.4%) $8,736 (93.6%) $9,332
2020 $558 (5.7%) $9,312 (94.3%) $9,870
2021 $1,011 (9.3%) $9,852 (90.7%) $10,863
2022 $1,307 (11.6%) $9,966 (88.4%) $11,272
2023 $1,282 (10.2%) $11,303 (89.8%) $12,585

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bark RiverHarris JrSr 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 254th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 187th of 883 Middle schools
 10.9%
Ranks 491st of 666 High schoolsRanks 339th of 735 High schools
 27.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School)44.437.9
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bark River-Harris School District)44.437.9
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School)43.137.9
 5.2%
   7th Grade Math (Bark River-Harris School District)43.137.9
 5.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School)3639.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bark River-Harris School District)3639.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School)5672.4
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bark River-Harris School District)5672.4
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School)4636.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bark River-Harris School District)4636.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School)35.328.3
 7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Bark River-Harris School District)35.328.3
 7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School)45.158.3
 13.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Bark River-Harris School District)45.158.3
 13.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School)19.623.3
 3.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bark River-Harris School District)19.623.3
 3.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students363338
 6.9%
African American00
American Indian4033
 17.5%
Asian02
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White302275
 8.9%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%45.3%
 1.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School.

Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School ranks 442nd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School are 81% White, 10% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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