Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Summary:

Gwinn MiddleHigh School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Gwinn, Michigan, with a student population of 498. The school is part of the NICE Community School District, which is ranked 405 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student body is predominantly White (83.33% in 2022-2023).

Gwinn MiddleHigh School consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of 6th graders were proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.5%, and only 8.8% of 6th graders and 10.3% of 7th graders met proficiency standards in math. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 72.5% and 87.2% in recent years, lower than the state average and the nearby Westwood High School, which had an 85.7% graduation rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, Gwinn MiddleHigh School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 29.1% to 50.3% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and Westwood High School, which had a 31.9% rate in 2022-2023.

Gwinn MiddleHigh School's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.63% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. This is much higher than the nearby Westwood High School (29.67%) and Marquette Senior High School (21.42%). The school's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from a high of 392 out of 824 Michigan high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 511 out of 735 in 2022-2023, suggesting that it may need to implement comprehensive strategies to address these issues and provide a more equitable and supportive learning environment for all its students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 50 West State Highway M35
       Gwinn, MI  49841-9180


(906) 346-9247

District: Gwinn Area Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
419th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,006 Help


Feeder schools for Gwinn MiddleHigh School:

Elementary:    KI Sawyer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Two or more races:
9.0%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Compare Details Gwinn MiddleHigh School ranks worse than 78.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gwinn MiddleHigh School ranks worse than 56.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.3. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gwinn MiddleHigh 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: White (83.3%), two or more races (9%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gwinn MiddleHigh School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gwinn MiddleHigh School is $15,006.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gwinn MiddleHigh School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinn MiddleHigh School 706th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Gwinn MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gwinn MiddleHigh School 419th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Gwinn MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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Gwinn Area Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinn Area Community Schools 405th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gwinn MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 21.18 699th 894 21.8%
2017 17.72 684th 821 16.7%
2018 30.93 615th 838 26.6%
2019 22.69 632nd 792 20.2%
2021 18.08 584th 675 13.5%
2022 12.23 699th 776 9.9%
2023 21.68 679th 883 23.1%
2024 19.83 706th 897 21.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.15 328th 377 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.46 539th 815 33.9%
2019 31.70 492nd 672 26.8%
2021 31.70 384th 523 26.6%
2022 16.27 619th 691 10.4%
2023 20.77 683rd 825 17.2%
2024 21.26 674th 836 19.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.10 565th 794 28.8%
2019 21.13 539th 658 18.1%
2021 21.46 437th 521 16.1%
2022 12.29 604th 657 8.1%
2023 29.59 537th 770 30.3%
2024 24.29 591st 771 23.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 587th 797 26.3%
2019 23.99 509th 639 20.3%
2021 23.21 439th 540 18.7%
2022 11.86 604th 658 8.2%
2023 13.47 691st 776 11.0%
2024 12.17 704th 786 10.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.59 593rd 678 12.5%
2019 13.16 578th 624 7.4%
2021 10.93 548th 577 5.0%
2022 7.11 622nd 638 2.5%
2023 14.11 627th 688 8.9%
2024 11.61 650th 701 7.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gwinn MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all high school students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.92 373rd 705 47.1%
2007 67.47 280th 767 63.5%
2008 67.22 310th 750 58.7%
2009 73.25 220th 754 70.8%
2010 68.89 301st 765 60.7%
2011 79.96 142nd 784 81.9%
2012 61.71 326th 773 57.8%
2013 70.06 234th 805 70.9%
2014 54.10 404th 799 49.4%
2015 33.39 561st 832 32.6%
2016 46.88 441st 852 48.2%
2017 40.10 458th 835 45.1%
2018 52.40 392nd 824 52.4%
2019 32.56 457th 666 31.4%
2021 34.41 370th 561 34.0%
2022 26.29 452nd 531 14.9%
2023 30.60 511th 735 30.5%
2024 40.30 419th 743 43.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 302nd 755 60.0%
2019 49.12 275th 532 48.3%
2021 40.05 264th 417 36.7%
2023 25.15 486th 614 20.8%
2024 69.58 148th 654 77.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.48 468th 710 34.1%
2019 37.93 363rd 554 34.5%
2021 49.79 216th 462 53.2%
2022 40.06 296th 416 28.8%
2023 37.29 383rd 611 37.3%
2024 44.52 331st 619 46.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.22 266th 707 62.4%
2019 42.66 317th 543 41.6%
2021 13.17 435th 472 7.8%
2023 21.00 497th 611 18.7%
2024 42.20 354th 633 44.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.89 389th 708 45.1%
2019 29.87 430th 582 26.1%
2021 36.46 331st 516 35.9%
2022 13.27 465th 492 5.5%
2023 24.32 504th 647 22.1%
2024 29.75 449th 638 29.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Gwinn MiddleHigh School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 665 28 13 15 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1989 656 25 17 12 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1990 662 28 18 15 1 n/a n/a 0 724
1991 677 33 18 19 5 n/a n/a 0 752
1992 670 24 15 16 8 n/a n/a 0 733
1993 670 24 15 16 8 n/a n/a 0 733
1994 676 23 12 10 3 n/a n/a 0 724
1995 473 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 473 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 436 6 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 453
1998 444 5 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 456 6 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 460 6 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 458 3 4 5 6 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 407 7 14 4 10 n/a n/a 1 443
2003 407 7 14 4 10 n/a n/a 1 443
2004 401 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 19 426
2005 415 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 16 436
2006 424 4 1 1 3 n/a n/a 15 448
2007 412 4 1 1 2 n/a n/a 16 436
2008 413 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 13 432
2009 403 5 2 0 6 n/a n/a 11 427
2010 402 7 1 1 7 n/a n/a 11 429
2011 365 7 0 5 10 0 18 0 405
2012 368 8 1 7 10 0 15 0 409
2013 341 6 4 5 13 0 16 0 385
2014 293 4 2 5 14 0 21 0 339
2015 269 4 2 5 8 0 24 0 312
2016 421 8 3 19 13 0 50 0 514
2017 447 6 0 13 10 0 53 0 529
2018 428 4 2 10 9 0 49 0 502
2019 437 5 0 23 13 0 46 0 524
2020 431 3 0 19 10 0 36 0 499
2021 434 6 0 26 5 0 34 0 505
2022 427 11 0 29 8 0 46 0 521
2023 415 6 0 23 9 0 45 0 498

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 Gwinn MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 n/a n/a n/a
1989 711 n/a n/a 11.4
1990 724 53.0 13.6 10.6
1991 752 n/a n/a n/a
1992 733 n/a n/a n/a
1993 733 n/a 0.0 0
1994 724 44.0 16.5 11.7
1995 485 14.5 33.4 16.3
1996 485 14.5 33.4 16.3
1997 453 31.0 14.6 11.9
1998 460 28.0 16.4 15.7
1999 472 26.0 18.2 19.1
2000 479 25.5 18.8 23
2001 476 27.5 17.3 23.7
2002 443 27.6 16.1 33
2003 443 27.6 16.1 33
2004 426 25.1 17.0 31.9
2005 436 28.2 15.5 41.4
2006 448 28.2 15.9 48
2007 436 26.8 16.3 53.3
2008 432 25.6 16.9 48.9
2009 427 25.4 16.8 47.4
2010 429 25.9 16.5 48.6
2011 405 25.0 16.2 51.1
2012 409 25.7 15.9 53.3
2013 385 21.9 17.5 51.2
2014 339 18.5 18.3 48.7
2015 312 17.0 18.3 58.7
2016 514 33.0 15.5 55.3
2017 529 31.0 17.0 62.6
2018 502 28.9 17.3 66.5
2019 524 28.8 18.1 65.8
2020 499 28.9 17.2 62.5
2021 505 29.4 17.1 55.8
2022 521 30.0 17.3 56.6
2023 498 30.5 16.3 57.6

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 Gwinn MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 723 n/a n/a n/a
1989 711 n/a n/a 11.4
1990 724 53.0 13.6 10.6
1991 752 n/a n/a n/a
1992 733 n/a n/a n/a
1993 733 n/a 0.0 0
1994 724 44.0 16.5 11.7
1995 485 14.5 33.4 16.3
1996 485 14.5 33.4 16.3
1997 453 31.0 14.6 11.9
1998 460 28.0 16.4 15.7
1999 472 26.0 18.2 19.1
2000 479 25.5 18.8 23
2001 476 27.5 17.3 23.7
2002 443 27.6 16.1 33
2003 443 27.6 16.1 33
2004 426 25.1 17.0 31.9
2005 436 28.2 15.5 41.4
2006 448 28.2 15.9 48
2007 436 26.8 16.3 53.3
2008 432 25.6 16.9 48.9
2009 427 25.4 16.8 47.4
2010 429 25.9 16.5 48.6
2011 405 25.0 16.2 51.1
2012 409 25.7 15.9 53.3
2013 385 21.9 17.5 51.2
2014 339 18.5 18.3 48.7
2015 312 17.0 18.3 58.7
2016 514 33.0 15.5 55.3
2017 529 31.0 17.0 62.6
2018 502 28.9 17.3 66.5
2019 524 28.8 18.1 65.8
2020 499 28.9 17.2 62.5
2021 505 29.4 17.1 55.8
2022 521 30.0 17.3 56.6
2023 498 30.5 16.3 57.6

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 Gwinn MiddleHigh School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $729 (7.0%) $9,686 (93.0%) $10,415
2020 $693 (6.4%) $10,177 (93.6%) $10,870
2021 $1,764 (14.7%) $10,242 (85.3%) $12,006
2022 $1,442 (11.0%) $11,674 (89.0%) $13,115
2023 $1,689 (11.3%) $13,317 (88.7%) $15,006

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gwinn MiddleHigh 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 632nd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 679th of 883 Middle schools
 2.9%
Ranks 457th of 666 High schoolsRanks 511th of 735 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)17.618.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)17.618.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)14.98.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)14.98.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)24.715.4
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)24.715.4
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)20.57.6
 12.9%
   7th Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)20.57.6
 12.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)14.317.5
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gwinn Area Community Schools)14.317.5
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)56.648.4
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)56.648.4
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)35.529
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gwinn Area Community Schools)35.529
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)1417
 3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Gwinn Area Community Schools)1417
 3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)48.847.9
 0.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Gwinn Area Community Schools)48.847.9
 0.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gwinn MiddleHigh School)34.927.1
 7.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gwinn Area Community Schools)34.927.1
 7.8%
   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 Students524498
 5%
African American56
 20%
American Indian139
 30.8%
Asian00
Hispanic2323
Pacific Islander00
White437415
 5%
Two or More Races4645
 2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%57.6%
 8.2%


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Gwinn MiddleHigh School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : KI Sawyer Elementary School

Gwinn MiddleHigh School ranks 419th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Gwinn MiddleHigh School.

Students at Gwinn MiddleHigh School are 83% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.


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