Ecorse Community High School

Summary:

Ecorse Community High School is a public high school located in Ecorse, Michigan, serving 296 students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ecorse Community High School faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.39%) compared to the state average, and consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 7.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 76.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, and a high percentage of students (80.74%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In contrast, nearby schools like Allen Park High School have a predominantly white student population (79.51%) and higher academic achievement.

The data suggests that Ecorse Community High School faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, with poor academic performance, high absenteeism, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that takes into account the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community, as well as targeted interventions and support systems to improve student outcomes. Nearby schools like Melvindale High School and Allen Park High School may provide useful insights and best practices that could be applied to support the success of Ecorse Community High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 27385 W Outer Dr
       Ecorse, MI  48229-1281


(313) 294-4700

District: Ecorse Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
704th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,569 Help


Feeder schools for Ecorse Community High School:

Elementary:    Ralph J Bunche Academy
Middle:    GrandPort Elementary Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.4%
Hispanic:
11.5%
White:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


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Compare Details Ecorse Community High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ecorse Community High School ranks worse than 94.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ecorse Community 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: African American (79.4%), Hispanic (11.5%), White (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ecorse Community High School is 19.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ecorse Community High School is $23,569.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ecorse Community High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ecorse Community High School 704th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Ecorse Community High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Ecorse Community High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.46 801st 806 0.6%
2007 2.20 812th 823 1.3%
2008 3.83 813th 839 3.1%
2009 6.06 809th 847 4.5%
2010 4.02 821st 851 3.5%
2011 20.87 754th 858 12.1%
2012 11.85 825th 900 8.3%
2013 11.83 834th 919 9.2%
2014 5.21 898th 921 2.5%
2015 5.43 914th 919 0.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ecorse Community High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Ecorse Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 3.73 671st 705 4.8%
2007 7.38 698th 767 9.0%
2008 7.04 689th 750 8.1%
2009 9.36 677th 754 10.2%
2010 5.12 735th 765 3.9%
2011 3.71 764th 784 2.6%
2012 8.84 715th 773 7.5%
2013 8.77 730th 805 9.3%
2014 9.41 704th 799 11.9%
2015 25.49 619th 832 25.6%
2016 5.11 784th 852 8.0%
2017 5.84 739th 835 11.5%
2018 6.70 758th 824 8.0%
2019 2.08 660th 666 0.9%
2023 6.57 692nd 735 5.9%
2024 6.14 704th 743 5.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ecorse Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.85 684th 755 9.4%
2019 2.81 526th 532 1.1%
2023 9.16 574th 614 6.5%
2024 8.77 611th 654 6.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Ecorse Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.57 647th 710 8.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Ecorse Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.73 679th 707 4.0%
2023 6.38 582nd 611 4.7%
2024 4.76 606th 633 4.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Ecorse Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.59 205th 254 19.3%
2023 14.75 158th 170 7.1%
2024 16.46 169th 188 10.1%
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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 Ecorse Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 216 369 2 41 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 146 285 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1990 116 248 1 26 0 n/a n/a -33 358
1991 106 218 1 24 0 n/a n/a 18 367
1992 108 223 1 34 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1993 146 255 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 117 240 0 38 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1995 168 262 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 168 262 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 134 205 0 26 0 n/a n/a -18 347
1998 118 206 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1999 118 195 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 104 192 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 94 189 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 118 283 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 118 283 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 124 325 2 31 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 125 321 2 38 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2006 107 305 1 35 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 122 358 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2008 114 363 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 76 346 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 63 329 0 19 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2011 63 343 0 23 1 0 7 0 437
2012 70 372 0 17 1 0 8 0 468
2013 104 338 2 17 0 0 2 0 463
2014 60 289 0 18 1 0 2 0 370
2015 56 266 0 18 0 0 3 0 343
2016 41 305 0 22 2 0 1 0 371
2017 60 361 0 27 1 0 4 0 453
2018 54 307 0 20 2 0 1 0 384
2019 29 241 0 17 1 0 2 0 290
2020 29 196 0 18 0 0 1 0 244
2021 31 234 0 22 1 0 3 0 291
2022 20 210 0 23 1 0 4 0 258
2023 24 235 0 34 0 0 3 0 296

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 Ecorse Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 n/a n/a n/a
1989 461 n/a n/a 23.6
1990 358 30.0 11.9 36.6
1991 367 n/a n/a n/a
1992 366 n/a n/a 36.9
1993 440 n/a 0.0 31.1
1994 396 26.0 15.2 34.3
1995 468 30.2 15.5 55.1
1996 468 30.2 15.5 55.1
1997 347 26.0 13.3 8.2
1998 343 25.0 13.7 10.8
1999 328 23.0 14.3 0
2000 312 24.8 12.6 0
2001 303 24.0 12.6 0
2002 434 21.8 19.9 59
2003 434 21.8 19.9 59
2004 486 20.6 23.6 62.3
2005 487 25.6 19.0 69
2006 450 27.0 16.7 82.9
2007 509 25.0 20.4 99.4
2008 505 23.0 22.0 96.4
2009 449 26.0 17.3 60.1
2010 414 26.0 15.9 63
2011 437 25.0 17.4 85.1
2012 468 26.4 17.6 75
2013 463 31.0 14.9 85.1
2014 370 21.0 17.6 88.6
2015 343 14.0 24.5 81.9
2016 371 15.0 24.7 84.1
2017 453 15.0 30.2 77.7
2018 384 15.7 24.3 77.9
2019 290 13.7 21.0 74.8
2020 244 10.0 24.4 79.1
2021 291 11.4 25.5 81.4
2022 258 12.4 20.8 79.5
2023 296 15.0 19.7 80.7

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 Ecorse Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 n/a n/a n/a
1989 461 n/a n/a 23.6
1990 358 30.0 11.9 36.6
1991 367 n/a n/a n/a
1992 366 n/a n/a 36.9
1993 440 n/a 0.0 31.1
1994 396 26.0 15.2 34.3
1995 468 30.2 15.5 55.1
1996 468 30.2 15.5 55.1
1997 347 26.0 13.3 8.2
1998 343 25.0 13.7 10.8
1999 328 23.0 14.3 0
2000 312 24.8 12.6 0
2001 303 24.0 12.6 0
2002 434 21.8 19.9 59
2003 434 21.8 19.9 59
2004 486 20.6 23.6 62.3
2005 487 25.6 19.0 69
2006 450 27.0 16.7 82.9
2007 509 25.0 20.4 99.4
2008 505 23.0 22.0 96.4
2009 449 26.0 17.3 60.1
2010 414 26.0 15.9 63
2011 437 25.0 17.4 85.1
2012 468 26.4 17.6 75
2013 463 31.0 14.9 85.1
2014 370 21.0 17.6 88.6
2015 343 14.0 24.5 81.9
2016 371 15.0 24.7 84.1
2017 453 15.0 30.2 77.7
2018 384 15.7 24.3 77.9
2019 290 13.7 21.0 74.8
2020 244 10.0 24.4 79.1
2021 291 11.4 25.5 81.4
2022 258 12.4 20.8 79.5
2023 296 15.0 19.7 80.7

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 Ecorse Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,466 (11.8%) $10,960 (88.2%) $12,426
2020 $2,152 (14.9%) $12,324 (85.1%) $14,476
2021 $3,990 (25.4%) $11,717 (74.6%) $15,707
2022 $7,682 (33.4%) $15,321 (66.6%) $23,003
2023 $7,761 (32.9%) $15,808 (67.1%) $23,569

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ecorse Community 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 660th of 666 High schoolsRanks 692nd of 735 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Ecorse Community High School)10.910
 0.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Ecorse Public Schools)9.88.8
 1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ecorse Community High School)11.415
 3.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ecorse Public Schools)11.512.7
 1.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290296
 2.1%
African American241235
 2.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1734
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2924
 17.2%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%80.7%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ecorse Community High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Ecorse Community High School.

Ecorse Community High School ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Michigan high schools.

Ecorse Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ralph J Bunche Academy
Middle : GrandPort Elementary Academy

Students at Ecorse Community High School are 79% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.


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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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