Beal City High School

Summary:

Beal City High School is a public high school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 397 students. This high-performing school is part of the Mt. Pleasant City School District, which is ranked 147 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beal City High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, with rankings ranging from 48 to 168 out of over 500-800 high schools in the state over the past decade. The school's students excel in standardized tests, with high proficiency rates in subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, often exceeding the state averages. Additionally, Beal City High School's students perform exceptionally well on the SAT, with 68% proficient or better in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 56% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 89.5% to 96.6%, consistently outperforming the state average, and its dropout rate is relatively low, ranging from 0% to 6.2%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Clare Pioneer High School, Mosaic School, Farwell Timberland Alternative High School, and Farwell High School, Beal City High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. This exceptional performance across various metrics makes Beal City High School a standout institution in the region and a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 3117 Elias Rd
       Mount Pleasant, MI  48858-8774


(989) 644-3944

District: Beal City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,080 Help


Feeder schools for Beal City High School:

Elementary:    Beal City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.7%
American Indian:
3.0%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beal City High School ranks better than 69.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details Beal City High School ranks better than 84% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Beal City 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 (91.7%), American Indian (3%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beal City High School is 19.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beal City High School is $11,080.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beal City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beal City High School 272nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Beal City High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Beal City High School 119th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Beal City High School in the ranking list.)

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Beal City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Beal City Public Schools 147th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beal City High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.15 243rd 806 69.9%
2007 77.21 162nd 823 80.3%
2008 88.17 24th 839 97.1%
2009 73.44 213th 847 74.9%
2010 72.43 242nd 851 71.6%
2011 70.05 265th 858 69.1%
2012 47.98 493rd 900 45.2%
2013 47.74 502nd 919 45.4%
2014 64.36 301st 921 67.3%
2015 74.85 180th 919 80.4%
2016 66.41 256th 894 71.4%
2017 60.57 270th 821 67.1%
2018 64.60 293rd 838 65.0%
2019 56.49 304th 792 61.6%
2021 55.98 244th 675 63.9%
2022 62.25 235th 776 69.7%
2023 73.24 175th 883 80.2%
2024 61.33 272nd 897 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.74 292nd 815 64.2%
2019 78.58 72nd 672 89.3%
2022 41.27 415th 691 39.9%
2023 66.65 190th 825 77.0%
2024 70.70 161st 836 80.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.17 202nd 794 74.6%
2019 58.76 233rd 658 64.6%
2021 64.73 134th 521 74.3%
2022 64.68 173rd 657 73.7%
2023 76.70 121st 770 84.3%
2024 51.42 307th 771 60.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.96 338th 797 57.6%
2019 53.39 254th 639 60.3%
2021 49.86 229th 540 57.6%
2022 56.49 244th 658 62.9%
2023 62.81 220th 776 71.6%
2024 56.87 277th 786 64.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.61 270th 678 60.2%
2019 55.10 248th 624 60.3%
2021 55.88 216th 577 62.6%
2022 58.77 213th 638 66.6%
2023 65.62 190th 688 72.4%
2024 50.68 301st 701 57.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Beal City High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 93.28 13th 705 98.2%
2007 89.64 40th 767 94.8%
2008 88.98 60th 750 92.0%
2009 83.65 105th 754 86.1%
2010 79.39 137th 765 82.1%
2011 87.41 52nd 784 93.4%
2012 84.31 99th 773 87.2%
2013 76.74 163rd 805 79.8%
2014 82.72 107th 799 86.6%
2015 78.74 150th 832 82.0%
2016 66.36 262nd 852 69.2%
2017 71.92 191st 835 77.1%
2018 91.46 54th 824 93.4%
2019 91.51 48th 666 92.8%
2021 75.20 101st 561 82.0%
2022 69.39 168th 531 68.4%
2023 89.43 55th 735 92.5%
2024 79.85 119th 743 84.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.57 12th 755 98.4%
2023 99.75 3rd 614 99.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.67 40th 710 94.4%
2019 83.88 74th 554 86.6%
2021 66.06 118th 462 74.5%
2022 87.57 48th 416 88.5%
2023 85.25 65th 611 89.4%
2024 67.24 162nd 619 73.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.88 72nd 707 89.8%
2019 89.12 49th 543 91.0%
2021 80.99 66th 472 86.0%
2022 46.57 252nd 440 42.7%
2023 89.86 49th 611 92.0%
2024 83.37 77th 633 87.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Beal City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.33 74th 708 89.5%
2019 92.44 36th 582 93.8%
2021 66.08 132nd 516 74.4%
2022 80.37 91st 492 81.5%
2023 85.39 72nd 647 88.9%
2024 72.25 139th 638 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Beal City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 271 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1991 181 0 2 0 92 n/a n/a 0 275
1992 277 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1993 263 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 267 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 287 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 288
1996 287 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 288
1997 283 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 300 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2001 308 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2002 338 0 2 5 1 n/a n/a 1 347
2003 338 0 2 5 1 n/a n/a 1 347
2004 325 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 1 334
2005 293 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 317 1 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 330 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2008 317 n/a n/a 2 3 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 318 0 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 325
2010 346 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 352
2011 340 2 0 1 6 0 0 0 349
2012 320 3 0 3 5 1 0 0 332
2013 317 3 2 5 8 2 0 0 337
2014 342 3 2 5 11 1 0 0 364
2015 348 2 2 5 11 1 2 0 371
2016 337 3 2 7 11 1 2 0 363
2017 352 1 3 6 12 1 6 0 381
2018 341 1 4 7 14 1 10 0 378
2019 334 1 2 6 16 0 11 0 370
2020 360 4 1 7 20 0 14 0 406
2021 348 4 1 8 16 0 16 0 393
2022 367 3 1 8 9 1 13 0 402
2023 364 4 0 7 12 0 10 0 397

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beal City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 273 22.0 12.4 29.7
1991 275 n/a n/a n/a
1992 281 n/a n/a n/a
1993 268 n/a 0.0 18.7
1994 271 16.4 16.5 42.8
1995 288 17.8 16.2 9.7
1996 288 17.8 16.2 9.7
1997 285 17.0 16.8 11.6
1998 301 18.0 16.7 13
1999 309 20.0 15.5 12
2000 303 18.8 16.1 19.5
2001 309 19.0 16.3 16.8
2002 347 18.7 18.6 18.8
2003 347 18.7 18.6 18.8
2004 334 18.7 17.9 17.1
2005 299 18.0 16.6 18.4
2006 326 17.7 18.4 17.2
2007 335 16.4 20.4 29.3
2008 322 15.9 20.3 22
2009 325 17.5 18.6 27.4
2010 352 18.5 19.0 27.6
2011 349 17.8 19.5 28.4
2012 332 17.2 19.2 27.4
2013 337 16.4 20.5 27
2014 364 16.3 22.2 29.4
2015 371 18.0 20.6 23.5
2016 363 17.0 21.3 24.2
2017 381 17.9 21.2 25.7
2018 378 17.7 21.3 30.7
2019 370 18.5 19.9 25.7
2020 406 19.4 20.9 26.8
2021 393 18.5 21.2 24.9
2022 402 17.0 23.6 26.4
2023 397 20.2 19.5 31.5

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 Beal City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 273 22.0 12.4 29.7
1991 275 n/a n/a n/a
1992 281 n/a n/a n/a
1993 268 n/a 0.0 18.7
1994 271 16.4 16.5 42.8
1995 288 17.8 16.2 9.7
1996 288 17.8 16.2 9.7
1997 285 17.0 16.8 11.6
1998 301 18.0 16.7 13
1999 309 20.0 15.5 12
2000 303 18.8 16.1 19.5
2001 309 19.0 16.3 16.8
2002 347 18.7 18.6 18.8
2003 347 18.7 18.6 18.8
2004 334 18.7 17.9 17.1
2005 299 18.0 16.6 18.4
2006 326 17.7 18.4 17.2
2007 335 16.4 20.4 29.3
2008 322 15.9 20.3 22
2009 325 17.5 18.6 27.4
2010 352 18.5 19.0 27.6
2011 349 17.8 19.5 28.4
2012 332 17.2 19.2 27.4
2013 337 16.4 20.5 27
2014 364 16.3 22.2 29.4
2015 371 18.0 20.6 23.5
2016 363 17.0 21.3 24.2
2017 381 17.9 21.2 25.7
2018 378 17.7 21.3 30.7
2019 370 18.5 19.9 25.7
2020 406 19.4 20.9 26.8
2021 393 18.5 21.2 24.9
2022 402 17.0 23.6 26.4
2023 397 20.2 19.5 31.5

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 Beal City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $387 (4.6%) $8,109 (95.4%) $8,496
2020 $429 (4.7%) $8,662 (95.3%) $9,091
2021 $689 (7.1%) $8,955 (92.8%) $9,645
2022 $1,082 (10.6%) $9,079 (89.4%) $10,161
2023 $950 (8.6%) $10,130 (91.4%) $11,080

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Beal City High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 304th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 175th of 883 Middle schools
 18.6%
Ranks 48th of 666 High schoolsRanks 55th of 735 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beal City High School)55.944.3
 11.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Beal City Public Schools)55.944.3
 11.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Beal City High School)47.555.7
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Beal City Public Schools)47.555.7
 8.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Beal City High School)19.327.4
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Beal City Public Schools)19.327.4
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beal City High School)61.479.4
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Beal City Public Schools)61.479.4
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beal City High School)35.147.6
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Beal City Public Schools)35.147.6
 12.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Beal City High School)64.353.7
 10.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Beal City Public Schools)64.353.7
 10.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Beal City High School)73.272.2
 1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Beal City Public Schools)73.272.2
 1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Beal City High School)67.968.5
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Beal City Public Schools)67.968.5
 0.6%
   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 Students370397
 7.3%
African American14
 300%
American Indian1612
 25%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White334364
 9%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.7%31.5%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Beal City High School

Beal City High School ranks 119th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Beal City High School are 92% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Beal City High School.

Beal City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beal City Elementary 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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