Cedar Springs High School

Summary:

Cedar Springs High School is a public high school serving 1,049 students in grades 9-12 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, which is part of the Cedar Springs Public Schools district. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and diverse student population, though it faces some challenges in addressing chronic absenteeism.

Academically, Cedar Springs High School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 57.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 51.3%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.7% to 94.2% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.8% in 2018-2019 to 25.4% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Cedar Springs High School generally outperforms Northview High School and Kent City High School in academic metrics, but lags behind the highly-ranked Rockford High School in the region. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female and white students performing better than Hispanic and multi-racial students, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to support the academic achievement of underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 204 E Muskegon St
       Cedar Springs, MI  49319-9326


(616) 696-1200

District: Cedar Springs Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,215 Help


Feeder schools for Cedar Springs High School:

Elementary:    Beach Elementary School
    Cedar Trails Elementary School
    Cedar View Elementary School
Middle:    Cedar Springs Middle School
    Red Hawk Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  1,015

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Springs High School ranks better than 77.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.7. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cedar Springs 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 (88.4%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Springs High School is 20.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Springs High School is $13,215.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Springs High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Springs High School 164th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Cedar Springs High School in the ranking list.)

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Cedar Springs Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Springs Public Schools 138th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Springs High School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.72 234th 705 66.8%
2007 76.43 164th 767 78.6%
2008 72.33 239th 750 68.1%
2009 76.85 172nd 754 77.2%
2010 75.74 188th 765 75.4%
2011 75.81 199th 784 74.6%
2012 74.40 178th 773 77.0%
2013 70.27 233rd 805 71.1%
2014 67.30 256th 799 68.0%
2015 66.89 277th 832 66.7%
2016 68.09 252nd 852 70.4%
2017 78.62 138th 835 83.5%
2018 73.99 193rd 824 76.6%
2019 84.11 89th 666 86.6%
2021 71.40 113th 561 79.9%
2022 72.25 148th 531 72.1%
2023 71.84 175th 735 76.2%
2024 72.70 164th 743 77.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cedar Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.38 59th 105 43.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.53 78th 315 75.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 172nd 755 77.2%
2019 81.77 73rd 532 86.3%
2021 60.57 137th 417 67.1%
2022 79.09 69th 369 81.3%
2023 78.53 82nd 614 86.6%
2024 66.31 175th 654 73.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.66 228th 710 67.9%
2019 73.59 125th 554 77.4%
2021 73.43 91st 462 80.3%
2022 68.69 131st 416 68.5%
2023 68.50 160th 611 73.8%
2024 69.17 148th 619 76.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.32 138th 707 80.5%
2019 86.84 60th 543 89.0%
2021 58.45 160th 472 66.1%
2022 66.88 149th 440 66.1%
2023 66.71 168th 611 72.5%
2024 67.59 171st 633 73.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.32 99th 190 47.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Springs High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.95 177th 708 75.0%
2019 81.35 90th 582 84.5%
2021 72.22 108th 516 79.1%
2022 69.46 148th 492 69.9%
2023 67.27 179th 647 72.3%
2024 70.74 153rd 638 76.0%
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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 Cedar Springs High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 693 1 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1989 679 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1990 672 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 678
1991 665 6 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1992 679 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1993 698 7 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 715
1994 721 6 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 742
1995 775 2 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 794
1996 775 2 3 6 8 n/a n/a 0 794
1997 781 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1998 797 0 6 5 3 n/a n/a 0 811
1999 768 0 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2000 803 0 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 816
2001 830 2 9 17 3 n/a n/a 0 861
2002 893 3 9 21 7 n/a n/a 0 933
2003 893 3 9 21 7 n/a n/a 0 933
2004 916 4 12 16 8 n/a n/a 0 956
2005 973 4 6 19 9 n/a n/a 0 1011
2006 980 9 8 22 7 n/a n/a 0 1026
2007 1001 8 11 27 6 n/a n/a 0 1053
2008 1014 10 13 22 5 n/a n/a 0 1064
2009 982 8 12 22 7 n/a n/a 0 1031
2010 960 11 10 20 6 n/a n/a 0 1007
2011 915 13 7 27 7 2 5 0 976
2012 908 10 3 27 12 1 4 0 965
2013 849 16 4 41 10 1 13 0 934
2014 846 14 4 36 7 1 20 0 928
2015 883 12 5 38 7 1 30 0 976
2016 865 13 3 36 6 1 36 0 960
2017 885 16 4 34 5 0 34 0 978
2018 893 12 7 52 4 0 51 0 1019
2019 922 10 5 57 7 0 43 0 1044
2020 954 10 10 74 3 0 51 0 1102
2021 948 12 8 80 4 0 52 0 1104
2022 957 9 8 72 8 0 54 0 1108
2023 915 7 10 57 7 1 52 0 1049
2024 897 5 6 48 6 1 52 0 1015

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 Cedar Springs High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 700 n/a n/a n/a
1989 688 n/a n/a 5.2
1990 678 52.0 13.0 5.8
1991 677 n/a n/a n/a
1992 687 n/a n/a 7.9
1993 715 n/a 0.0 9.1
1994 742 36.0 20.6 9.2
1995 794 38.4 20.7 9.8
1996 794 38.4 20.7 9.8
1997 789 40.0 19.7 12.5
1998 811 42.0 19.3 11.3
1999 780 43.0 18.1 12.4
2000 816 42.6 19.2 13.5
2001 861 41.5 20.7 17.5
2002 933 5.6 166.6 21.5
2003 933 5.6 166.6 21.5
2004 956 46.0 20.8 22.1
2005 1011 48.5 20.8 27.1
2006 1026 50.3 20.4 28.8
2007 1053 53.0 19.9 28.2
2008 1064 47.7 22.3 29.3
2009 1031 49.6 20.8 31.9
2010 1007 47.4 21.2 36.3
2011 976 48.1 20.2 39.1
2012 965 45.7 21.0 43.3
2013 934 41.4 22.5 39.2
2014 928 45.5 20.3 39.3
2015 976 51.0 19.1 39.7
2016 960 46.0 20.8 37.8
2017 978 44.7 21.8 30
2018 1019 46.2 22.0 34.2
2019 1044 48.7 21.4 33.8
2020 1102 49.8 22.1 35
2021 1104 48.3 22.8 39.7
2022 1108 48.4 22.8 33.7
2023 1049 49.4 21.2 39.8
2024 1015 48.9 20.7 35.1

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 Cedar Springs High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 700 n/a n/a n/a
1989 688 n/a n/a 5.2
1990 678 52.0 13.0 5.8
1991 677 n/a n/a n/a
1992 687 n/a n/a 7.9
1993 715 n/a 0.0 9.1
1994 742 36.0 20.6 9.2
1995 794 38.4 20.7 9.8
1996 794 38.4 20.7 9.8
1997 789 40.0 19.7 12.5
1998 811 42.0 19.3 11.3
1999 780 43.0 18.1 12.4
2000 816 42.6 19.2 13.5
2001 861 41.5 20.7 17.5
2002 933 5.6 166.6 21.5
2003 933 5.6 166.6 21.5
2004 956 46.0 20.8 22.1
2005 1011 48.5 20.8 27.1
2006 1026 50.3 20.4 28.8
2007 1053 53.0 19.9 28.2
2008 1064 47.7 22.3 29.3
2009 1031 49.6 20.8 31.9
2010 1007 47.4 21.2 36.3
2011 976 48.1 20.2 39.1
2012 965 45.7 21.0 43.3
2013 934 41.4 22.5 39.2
2014 928 45.5 20.3 39.3
2015 976 51.0 19.1 39.7
2016 960 46.0 20.8 37.8
2017 978 44.7 21.8 30
2018 1019 46.2 22.0 34.2
2019 1044 48.7 21.4 33.8
2020 1102 49.8 22.1 35
2021 1104 48.3 22.8 39.7
2022 1108 48.4 22.8 33.7
2023 1049 49.4 21.2 39.8
2024 1015 48.9 20.7 35.1

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 Cedar Springs High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $571 (5.9%) $9,141 (94.1%) $9,712
2020 $774 (7.9%) $8,985 (92.1%) $9,759
2021 $1,019 (9.1%) $10,182 (90.9%) $11,201
2022 $1,110 (9.5%) $10,557 (90.5%) $11,667
2023 $1,118 (8.5%) $12,097 (91.5%) $13,215

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Springs 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 89th of 666 High schoolsRanks 175th of 735 High schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Cedar Springs High School)66.843.7
 23.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Cedar Springs Public Schools)65.542.4
 23.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Cedar Springs High School)67.364.6
 2.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Cedar Springs Public Schools)65.462.7
 2.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Springs High School)49.345
 4.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Springs Public Schools)47.943.6
 4.3%
   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 Students10441049
 0.5%
African American107
 30%
American Indian77
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic5757
Pacific Islander01
White922915
 0.8%
Two or More Races4352
 20.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.8%39.8%
 5.9%


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Students at Cedar Springs High School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,015 students attended Cedar Springs High School.

Cedar Springs High School ranks 164th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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