Ernest W Seaholm High School

Summary:

Ernest W Seaholm High School is a public magnet high school in Birmingham, Michigan, serving 1,215 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests.

Academically, Ernest W Seaholm High School is a standout, with 80% of students proficient or better in SAT evidence-based reading and writing, compared to just 51.3% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate is also impressive, ranging from 96.2% to 97.3% over the past five years. However, the student population is predominantly white, with relatively low percentages of African American (2.4%) and Hispanic (3.1%) students, raising questions about access and equity. When compared to nearby schools, such as International Academy, which has even higher test scores, and Wylie E Groves High School, which has lower performance, Ernest W Seaholm High School stands out as an exceptional academic institution.

The school's consistent high performance and strong test scores suggest a focus on student achievement, but the lack of racial diversity and potential socioeconomic factors may be areas for further exploration and improvement. As a parent, it's important to consider not only the academic excellence of a school but also its efforts to promote equity and inclusivity, ensuring that all students have access to the same opportunities for success.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 2436 W Lincoln St
       Birmingham, MI  48009-1876


(248) 203-3702

District: Birmingham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,534 Help


Feeder schools for Ernest W Seaholm High School:

Elementary:    Harlan Elementary School
    Pembroke Elementary School
    Pierce Elementary School
    Quarton Elementary
Middle:    Derby Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  1,154

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.1% Help


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Compare Details Ernest W Seaholm High School ranks better than 94.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ernest W Seaholm 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 (84.2%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ernest W Seaholm High School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ernest W Seaholm High School is $22,534.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ernest W Seaholm High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ernest W Seaholm High School 44th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Ernest W Seaholm High School in the ranking list.)

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Birmingham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham Public Schools 16th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ernest W Seaholm High School

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Rank History for all students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 97.40 3rd 705 99.6%
2007 92.09 18th 767 97.7%
2008 94.71 11th 750 98.5%
2009 94.08 15th 754 98.0%
2010 91.72 18th 765 97.6%
2011 90.51 29th 784 96.3%
2012 97.45 12th 773 98.4%
2013 96.80 18th 805 97.8%
2014 96.45 16th 799 98.0%
2015 69.14 252nd 832 69.7%
2016 93.05 39th 852 95.4%
2017 95.76 22nd 835 97.4%
2018 96.11 20th 824 97.6%
2019 96.08 17th 666 97.4%
2021 98.54 6th 561 98.9%
2022 96.69 18th 531 96.6%
2023 94.88 24th 735 96.7%
2024 92.99 44th 743 94.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.24 1st 110 99.1%
2024 79.82 19th 105 81.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.85 21st 315 93.3%
2019 91.68 3rd 61 95.1%
2023 93.43 5th 116 95.7%
2024 81.65 15th 130 88.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.40 160th 755 78.8%
2019 97.80 11th 532 97.9%
2022 96.61 12th 369 96.7%
2023 77.22 97th 614 84.2%
2024 96.37 19th 654 97.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.61 17th 710 97.6%
2019 95.14 19th 554 96.6%
2021 97.09 8th 462 98.3%
2022 97.18 7th 416 98.3%
2023 92.10 27th 611 95.6%
2024 86.70 59th 619 90.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.62 23rd 707 96.7%
2019 95.63 18th 543 96.7%
2021 98.25 10th 472 97.9%
2022 95.15 28th 440 93.6%
2023 94.75 26th 611 95.7%
2024 95.31 22nd 633 96.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.41 25th 63 60.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.86 7th 254 97.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.38 16th 195 91.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ernest W Seaholm High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.92 21st 708 97.0%
2019 95.64 21st 582 96.4%
2021 98.43 9th 516 98.3%
2022 95.45 20th 492 95.9%
2023 90.97 43rd 647 93.4%
2024 88.80 55th 638 91.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Ernest W Seaholm High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1360 8 15 2 0 n/a n/a -3 1382
1989 1242 6 10 6 0 n/a n/a -66 1198
1990 1176 10 23 5 0 n/a n/a -3 1211
1991 1071 7 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
1992 1074 7 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1102
1993 1085 4 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
1994 1022 5 24 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
1995 1041 9 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1083
1996 1041 9 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1083
1997 1064 12 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1095
1998 1012 17 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
1999 1042 6 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
2000 971 6 17 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1010
2001 967 9 27 2 6 n/a n/a 0 1011
2002 1023 12 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2003 1023 12 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1049
2004 1112 13 14 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1144
2005 1132 28 20 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1190
2006 1170 31 16 12 2 n/a n/a 2 1233
2007 1159 49 20 15 4 n/a n/a 3 1250
2008 1123 63 26 15 2 n/a n/a 4 1233
2009 1120 73 24 22 8 n/a n/a 1 1248
2010 1134 79 32 17 9 n/a n/a 6 1277
2011 1140 64 25 19 6 2 7 0 1263
2012 1183 66 32 26 5 1 14 0 1327
2013 1150 61 37 29 3 1 16 0 1297
2014 1184 68 42 30 3 0 10 0 1337
2015 1200 63 40 29 2 0 17 0 1351
2016 1180 65 29 28 2 0 18 0 1322
2017 1162 60 32 34 0 0 25 0 1313
2018 1164 51 43 35 1 0 30 0 1324
2019 1153 41 47 1 2 1 64 0 1309
2020 1188 34 58 0 2 2 64 0 1348
2021 1097 32 59 34 2 2 62 0 1288
2022 1057 31 52 37 2 2 67 0 1248
2023 1036 29 50 38 1 1 60 0 1215
2024 972 26 43 47 2 2 62 0 1154

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 Ernest W Seaholm High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1382 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1198 n/a n/a 0.2
1990 1211 126.0 9.6 0.2
1991 1103 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1102 n/a n/a 0.1
1993 1110 n/a 0.0 0
1994 1053 80.0 13.2 0.3
1995 1083 76.6 14.1 0.6
1996 1083 76.6 14.1 0.6
1997 1095 76.0 14.4 0.5
1998 1054 73.0 14.4 0.2
1999 1067 76.0 14.0 0.2
2000 1010 77.1 13.1 0.3
2001 1011 78.0 13.0 0.3
2002 1049 n/a n/a 1.6
2003 1049 n/a n/a 1.6
2004 1144 25.9 44.2 1.3
2005 1190 39.8 29.9 0.9
2006 1233 74.0 16.7 1.2
2007 1250 73.5 17.0 1.3
2008 1233 72.4 17.0 3.3
2009 1248 67.5 18.5 3.3
2010 1277 36.1 35.3 3.1
2011 1263 32.5 38.8 5.7
2012 1327 75.6 17.5 6.8
2013 1297 80.6 16.0 5.8
2014 1337 87.0 15.3 5.1
2015 1351 87.0 15.5 5.8
2016 1322 89.0 14.8 3.9
2017 1313 89.8 14.6 4
2018 1324 91.7 14.4 6.5
2019 1309 86.1 15.2 6.7
2020 1348 89.2 15.1 8
2021 1288 91.6 14.0 6.6
2022 1248 95.5 13.0 9
2023 1215 81.0 15.0 8.4
2024 1154 79.3 14.5 10.1

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 Ernest W Seaholm High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1382 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1198 n/a n/a 0.2
1990 1211 126.0 9.6 0.2
1991 1103 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1102 n/a n/a 0.1
1993 1110 n/a 0.0 0
1994 1053 80.0 13.2 0.3
1995 1083 76.6 14.1 0.6
1996 1083 76.6 14.1 0.6
1997 1095 76.0 14.4 0.5
1998 1054 73.0 14.4 0.2
1999 1067 76.0 14.0 0.2
2000 1010 77.1 13.1 0.3
2001 1011 78.0 13.0 0.3
2002 1049 n/a n/a 1.6
2003 1049 n/a n/a 1.6
2004 1144 25.9 44.2 1.3
2005 1190 39.8 29.9 0.9
2006 1233 74.0 16.7 1.2
2007 1250 73.5 17.0 1.3
2008 1233 72.4 17.0 3.3
2009 1248 67.5 18.5 3.3
2010 1277 36.1 35.3 3.1
2011 1263 32.5 38.8 5.7
2012 1327 75.6 17.5 6.8
2013 1297 80.6 16.0 5.8
2014 1337 87.0 15.3 5.1
2015 1351 87.0 15.5 5.8
2016 1322 89.0 14.8 3.9
2017 1313 89.8 14.6 4
2018 1324 91.7 14.4 6.5
2019 1309 86.1 15.2 6.7
2020 1348 89.2 15.1 8
2021 1288 91.6 14.0 6.6
2022 1248 95.5 13.0 9
2023 1215 81.0 15.0 8.4
2024 1154 79.3 14.5 10.1

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 Ernest W Seaholm High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $381 (2.2%) $17,134 (97.8%) $17,515
2020 $279 (1.6%) $16,792 (98.4%) $17,071
2021 $799 (4.1%) $18,580 (95.9%) $19,378
2022 $1,536 (6.9%) $20,578 (93.1%) $22,113
2023 $477 (2.1%) $22,057 (97.9%) $22,534

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ernest W Seaholm 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 17th of 666 High schoolsRanks 24th of 735 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Ernest W Seaholm High School)68.954
 14.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Birmingham Public Schools)71.653.2
 18.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ernest W Seaholm High School)84.883.7
 1.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Birmingham Public Schools)85.380.4
 4.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ernest W Seaholm High School)72.166.1
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Birmingham Public Schools)69.460.1
 9.3%
   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 Students13091215
 7.2%
African American4129
 29.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4750
 6.4%
Hispanic138
 3700%
Pacific Islander11
White11531036
 10.1%
Two or More Races6460
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.7%8.4%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ernest W Seaholm High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,154 students attended Ernest W Seaholm High School.

Ernest W Seaholm High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harlan Elementary School
Elementary : Pembroke Elementary School
Elementary : Pierce Elementary School
Elementary : Quarton Elementary
Middle : Derby Middle School

Yes. Ernest W Seaholm High School ranks in the top 5.9% of Michigan high schools.

Students at Ernest W Seaholm High School are 84% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American.


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