Fennville Public High School

Summary:

Fennville Public High School is a public high school located in Fennville, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 378. The school is part of the Fennville Public Schools district, which is ranked 463 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fennville Public High School faces several key challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (54.23%) compared to the state average, as well as declining four-year graduation rates (from 92.4% in 2019-2020 to 87.3% in 2022-2023), which are lower than the state average. The school's dropout rate has fluctuated, reaching a high of 5.8% in 2020-2021, and its chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 20.8% in 2018-2019 to 39.4% in 2022-2023, both of which are significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Fennville Public High School consistently underperforms the state average in various standardized test scores, including M-Step Science, M-Step Social Studies, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and SAT Mathematics.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Allegan High School, Hamilton High School, and Saugatuck High School, Fennville Public High School's performance and metrics are generally lower, with higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, better academic performance, and lower chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students (73.28% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance and higher absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4 Memorial Dr
       Fennville, MI  49408-9370


(269) 722-3450

District: Fennville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
591st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,271 Help


Feeder schools for Fennville Public High School:

Elementary:    Fennville Elementary School
Middle:    Fennville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.2%
White:
42.3%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fennville Public High School ranks worse than 79.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.43. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fennville Public High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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: Hispanic (54.2%), White (42.3%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fennville Public High School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Compare Fennville Public High School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fennville Public High School is $14,271.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fennville Public High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennville Public High School 591st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Fennville Public High School in the ranking list.)

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Fennville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennville Public Schools 463rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fennville Public High School

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Rank History for all students at Fennville Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.58 460th 705 34.8%
2007 43.18 509th 767 33.6%
2008 38.64 529th 750 29.5%
2009 37.44 536th 754 28.9%
2010 44.46 508th 765 33.6%
2011 44.95 515th 784 34.3%
2012 37.89 514th 773 33.5%
2013 35.53 525th 805 34.8%
2014 30.15 569th 799 28.8%
2015 59.40 347th 832 58.3%
2016 36.91 515th 852 39.6%
2017 26.93 544th 835 34.9%
2018 34.12 527th 824 36.0%
2019 29.56 476th 666 28.5%
2021 10.54 528th 561 5.9%
2022 17.44 488th 531 8.1%
2023 23.35 562nd 735 23.5%
2024 21.43 591st 743 20.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fennville Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 29th 102 71.6%
2024 54.71 15th 43 65.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fennville Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.60 480th 755 36.4%
2019 32.90 382nd 532 28.2%
2021 18.87 373rd 417 10.6%
2023 32.37 433rd 614 29.5%
2024 25.08 506th 654 22.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Fennville Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.33 506th 710 28.7%
2019 27.88 415th 554 25.1%
2021 8.47 447th 462 3.2%
2023 12.22 545th 611 10.8%
2024 18.31 507th 619 18.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Fennville Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.63 492nd 707 30.4%
2019 20.41 447th 543 17.7%
2021 6.74 457th 472 3.2%
2022 25.11 363rd 440 17.5%
2023 29.91 430th 611 29.6%
2024 23.00 501st 633 20.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fennville Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.32 168th 201 16.4%
2019 23.39 75th 97 22.7%
2021 19.63 54th 64 15.6%
2023 13.17 174th 190 8.4%
2024 14.36 178th 195 8.7%
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Rank History for White students at Fennville Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.37 455th 708 35.7%
2019 32.79 407th 582 30.1%
2021 8.58 497th 516 3.7%
2022 19.53 437th 492 11.2%
2023 32.89 433rd 647 33.1%
2024 22.43 514th 638 19.4%
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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 Fennville Public High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 382 11 1 126 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1989 408 11 1 140 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1990 359 8 1 138 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1991 405 7 1 109 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 393 6 0 123 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1993 390 5 0 109 2 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 387 3 0 119 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 367 12 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 367 12 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 386 7 1 143 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1998 373 11 2 156 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 383 12 2 127 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 432 7 1 159 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 417 1 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 366 13 4 170 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 366 13 4 170 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 259 11 8 121 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2005 265 11 1 124 0 n/a n/a 1 402
2006 268 10 0 123 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 270 11 1 135 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 298 9 4 151 n/a n/a n/a 0 462
2009 293 13 6 159 0 n/a n/a 1 472
2010 275 10 0 172 0 n/a n/a 1 458
2011 262 8 2 172 0 0 2 0 446
2012 261 8 0 175 0 0 3 0 447
2013 239 9 0 176 0 1 3 0 428
2014 212 5 1 192 0 1 5 0 416
2015 209 5 2 208 0 1 11 0 436
2016 210 5 1 210 0 0 13 0 439
2017 206 6 2 200 0 0 10 0 424
2018 184 8 1 208 0 0 8 0 409
2019 191 7 0 206 0 0 6 0 410
2020 174 5 0 215 0 0 5 0 399
2021 178 5 0 232 0 0 6 0 421
2022 170 6 0 225 0 0 8 0 409
2023 160 5 0 205 0 0 8 0 378

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 Fennville Public High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 520 n/a n/a n/a
1989 560 n/a n/a 11.1
1990 506 35.0 14.4 11.5
1991 522 n/a n/a n/a
1992 522 n/a n/a 21.6
1993 506 n/a 0.0 12.5
1994 511 0.0 n/a 11
1995 516 29.0 17.8 13.6
1996 516 29.0 17.8 13.6
1997 537 30.0 17.9 14.7
1998 542 30.0 18.1 13.1
1999 524 31.0 16.9 16.2
2000 599 33.0 18.2 28.7
2001 559 32.0 17.5 44.4
2002 553 30.4 18.2 54.2
2003 553 30.4 18.2 54.2
2004 399 22.2 18.0 51.9
2005 402 21.5 18.7 51.6
2006 401 21.4 18.7 53.1
2007 417 22.8 18.3 58.3
2008 462 24.0 19.3 54.1
2009 472 23.5 20.1 63.5
2010 458 21.0 21.8 66.7
2011 446 19.7 22.6 64.8
2012 447 18.9 23.6 70.2
2013 428 18.6 23.0 64.3
2014 416 20.4 20.3 61.1
2015 436 22.0 19.8 64.2
2016 439 21.0 20.9 61.7
2017 424 19.7 21.4 69.1
2018 409 20.0 20.4 70.9
2019 410 21.4 19.1 68
2020 399 19.4 20.5 67.2
2021 421 19.4 21.7 67.7
2022 409 20.0 20.4 73.8
2023 378 21.2 17.8 73.3

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 Fennville Public High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 520 n/a n/a n/a
1989 560 n/a n/a 11.1
1990 506 35.0 14.4 11.5
1991 522 n/a n/a n/a
1992 522 n/a n/a 21.6
1993 506 n/a 0.0 12.5
1994 511 0.0 n/a 11
1995 516 29.0 17.8 13.6
1996 516 29.0 17.8 13.6
1997 537 30.0 17.9 14.7
1998 542 30.0 18.1 13.1
1999 524 31.0 16.9 16.2
2000 599 33.0 18.2 28.7
2001 559 32.0 17.5 44.4
2002 553 30.4 18.2 54.2
2003 553 30.4 18.2 54.2
2004 399 22.2 18.0 51.9
2005 402 21.5 18.7 51.6
2006 401 21.4 18.7 53.1
2007 417 22.8 18.3 58.3
2008 462 24.0 19.3 54.1
2009 472 23.5 20.1 63.5
2010 458 21.0 21.8 66.7
2011 446 19.7 22.6 64.8
2012 447 18.9 23.6 70.2
2013 428 18.6 23.0 64.3
2014 416 20.4 20.3 61.1
2015 436 22.0 19.8 64.2
2016 439 21.0 20.9 61.7
2017 424 19.7 21.4 69.1
2018 409 20.0 20.4 70.9
2019 410 21.4 19.1 68
2020 399 19.4 20.5 67.2
2021 421 19.4 21.7 67.7
2022 409 20.0 20.4 73.8
2023 378 21.2 17.8 73.3

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 Fennville Public High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $888 (8.0%) $10,204 (92.0%) $11,092
2020 $942 (8.1%) $10,652 (91.9%) $11,594
2021 $1,448 (12.4%) $10,236 (87.6%) $11,684
2022 $1,730 (14.3%) $10,350 (85.7%) $12,081
2023 $2,388 (16.7%) $11,884 (83.3%) $14,271

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fennville Public 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 476th of 666 High schoolsRanks 562nd of 735 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Fennville Public High School)36.527.9
 8.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Fennville Public Schools)34.427.5
 6.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Fennville Public High School)4033
 7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Fennville Public Schools)38.232.3
 5.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fennville Public High School)25.914.3
 11.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fennville Public Schools)24.713.1
 11.6%
   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 Students410378
 7.8%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic206205
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White191160
 16.2%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%73.3%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fennville Public High School

Fennville Public High School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Michigan high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Fennville Public High School.

Students at Fennville Public High School are 54% Hispanic, 42% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Fennville Public High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fennville Elementary School
Middle : Fennville Middle 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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