Blissfield High School

Summary:

Blissfield High School is a public high school serving around 350 students in grades 9-12 in the small town of Blissfield, Michigan. The school is part of the Blissfield Community Schools district, which is ranked 277 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blissfield High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students scoring higher than the state average on standardized tests like the SAT. The school has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a stable and high-performing environment. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than nearby schools like Tecumseh High School and Sand Creek High School, which may present challenges in providing a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, Blissfield High School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, a trend that the school may need to address.

Compared to other schools in the area, Blissfield High School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population. While the school's graduation rates are strong, ranging from 89.4% to 94.9% over the past 5 years, nearby schools like Tecumseh High School (94.1%) and Sand Creek High School (92.7%) also demonstrate impressive academic performance and graduation rates, indicating a concentration of high-performing public schools in the Blissfield area.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 630 S Lane St
       Blissfield, MI  49228-1278


(517) 486-2148

District: Blissfield Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,113 Help


Feeder schools for Blissfield High School:

Elementary:    Blissfield Elementary
Middle:    Blissfield Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Asian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blissfield High School ranks better than 57.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blissfield 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 (87%), Hispanic (10.4%), Asian (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blissfield High School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blissfield High School is $13,113.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blissfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blissfield High School 317th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Blissfield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Blissfield Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Blissfield Community Schools 277th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blissfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Blissfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.90 310th 705 56.0%
2007 72.08 224th 767 70.8%
2008 75.62 196th 750 73.9%
2009 81.13 121st 754 84.0%
2010 80.25 130th 765 83.0%
2011 71.91 252nd 784 67.9%
2012 56.89 375th 773 51.5%
2013 66.21 275th 805 65.8%
2014 78.77 134th 799 83.2%
2015 75.48 188th 832 77.4%
2016 72.07 209th 852 75.5%
2017 73.38 180th 835 78.4%
2018 77.89 158th 824 80.8%
2019 72.64 161st 666 75.8%
2021 49.23 256th 561 54.4%
2022 61.17 216th 531 59.3%
2023 74.31 156th 735 78.8%
2024 53.00 317th 743 57.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blissfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.39 239th 755 68.3%
2019 35.81 365th 532 31.4%
2021 71.23 85th 417 79.6%
2022 60.99 143rd 369 61.2%
2023 75.66 105th 614 82.9%
2024 82.94 69th 654 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Blissfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.29 159th 710 77.6%
2019 71.64 130th 554 76.5%
2021 47.10 236th 462 48.9%
2022 74.42 113th 416 72.8%
2023 77.24 98th 611 84.0%
2024 35.29 392nd 619 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Blissfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.30 162nd 707 77.1%
2019 65.08 175th 543 67.8%
2021 52.56 189th 472 60.0%
2022 35.71 307th 440 30.2%
2023 64.04 185th 611 69.7%
2024 60.48 219th 633 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Blissfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 200th 708 71.8%
2019 64.70 183rd 582 68.6%
2021 46.99 246th 516 52.3%
2022 53.39 224th 492 54.5%
2023 68.42 172nd 647 73.4%
2024 42.02 368th 638 42.3%
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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 Blissfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 433 0 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 428 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 430 0 2 41 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1991 420 0 4 23 0 n/a n/a 2 449
1992 375 0 6 25 3 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 371 0 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 392 0 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 409 1 3 26 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1996 409 1 3 26 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1997 426 0 3 27 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1998 432 0 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 474 0 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 455 1 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2001 438 1 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 459 1 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 459 1 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 466 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 481 0 0 13 2 n/a n/a 2 498
2006 466 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 4 486
2007 434 0 1 19 0 n/a n/a 4 458
2008 423 1 1 25 n/a n/a n/a 0 450
2009 391 2 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 374 1 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2011 351 1 3 10 0 0 0 0 365
2012 358 1 2 17 0 0 0 0 378
2013 356 2 0 20 0 0 0 0 378
2014 342 2 1 34 1 0 1 0 381
2015 344 3 2 30 0 0 4 0 383
2016 328 6 1 33 0 0 5 0 373
2017 336 6 1 28 1 0 5 0 377
2018 357 5 3 20 1 0 5 0 391
2019 350 4 2 19 1 0 3 0 379
2020 363 3 2 27 0 0 2 0 397
2021 332 5 3 33 0 0 1 0 374
2022 309 5 1 38 0 0 2 0 355
2023 306 2 3 36 0 0 3 0 350
2024 294 2 4 35 0 0 3 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 Blissfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 n/a n/a n/a
1989 463 n/a n/a 5.4
1990 473 26.0 18.1 6.1
1991 449 n/a n/a n/a
1992 409 n/a n/a 9
1993 416 n/a 0.0 9.4
1994 420 21.0 20.0 7.6
1995 442 22.3 19.8 5.9
1996 442 22.3 19.8 5.9
1997 458 23.0 19.9 7.2
1998 461 23.0 20.0 9.1
1999 500 25.0 20.0 5.8
2000 482 24.0 20.1 6.4
2001 463 23.4 19.8 6.7
2002 468 13.6 34.4 9.4
2003 468 13.6 34.4 9.4
2004 475 19.6 24.2 12.8
2005 498 22.7 21.9 15.9
2006 486 21.4 22.7 13.7
2007 458 21.2 21.6 19.8
2008 450 21.0 21.4 23.1
2009 419 22.8 18.4 26.7
2010 396 22.5 17.6 29.3
2011 365 21.7 16.7 27.7
2012 378 21.2 17.7 28
2013 378 21.1 17.8 27.5
2014 381 22.0 17.2 25.5
2015 383 20.0 19.1 27.4
2016 373 19.0 19.6 24.9
2017 377 18.4 20.4 22
2018 391 17.4 22.4 25.3
2019 379 19.6 19.2 29.8
2020 397 18.5 21.4 30.2
2021 374 20.6 18.1 33.2
2022 355 22.7 15.6 31
2023 350 20.1 17.4 30.3
2024 338 29.0 11.6 37.6

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 Blissfield High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 n/a n/a n/a
1989 463 n/a n/a 5.4
1990 473 26.0 18.1 6.1
1991 449 n/a n/a n/a
1992 409 n/a n/a 9
1993 416 n/a 0.0 9.4
1994 420 21.0 20.0 7.6
1995 442 22.3 19.8 5.9
1996 442 22.3 19.8 5.9
1997 458 23.0 19.9 7.2
1998 461 23.0 20.0 9.1
1999 500 25.0 20.0 5.8
2000 482 24.0 20.1 6.4
2001 463 23.4 19.8 6.7
2002 468 13.6 34.4 9.4
2003 468 13.6 34.4 9.4
2004 475 19.6 24.2 12.8
2005 498 22.7 21.9 15.9
2006 486 21.4 22.7 13.7
2007 458 21.2 21.6 19.8
2008 450 21.0 21.4 23.1
2009 419 22.8 18.4 26.7
2010 396 22.5 17.6 29.3
2011 365 21.7 16.7 27.7
2012 378 21.2 17.7 28
2013 378 21.1 17.8 27.5
2014 381 22.0 17.2 25.5
2015 383 20.0 19.1 27.4
2016 373 19.0 19.6 24.9
2017 377 18.4 20.4 22
2018 391 17.4 22.4 25.3
2019 379 19.6 19.2 29.8
2020 397 18.5 21.4 30.2
2021 374 20.6 18.1 33.2
2022 355 22.7 15.6 31
2023 350 20.1 17.4 30.3
2024 338 29.0 11.6 37.6

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 Blissfield High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $380 (4.2%) $8,675 (95.8%) $9,055
2020 $378 (3.9%) $9,353 (96.1%) $9,731
2021 $401 (3.7%) $10,310 (96.3%) $10,711
2022 $788 (6.5%) $11,323 (93.5%) $12,111
2023 $458 (3.5%) $12,655 (96.5%) $13,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blissfield 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 161st of 666 High schoolsRanks 156th of 735 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Blissfield High School)57.432.9
 24.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Blissfield Community Schools)57.432.9
 24.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Blissfield High School)64.966.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Blissfield Community Schools)64.966.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Blissfield High School)40.454.2
 13.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Blissfield Community Schools)40.454.2
 13.8%
   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 Students379350
 7.7%
African American42
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1936
 89.5%
Pacific Islander00
White350306
 12.6%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.8%30.3%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blissfield High School

Students at Blissfield High School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Blissfield High School ranks 317th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Blissfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blissfield Elementary
Middle : Blissfield Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Blissfield 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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