Harbor High School

Summary:

Harbor High School is a public high school located in White Lake, Michigan, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. While the school is part of the Huron Valley Schools district, which is generally performing well, Harbor High School appears to be significantly underperforming compared to its peers.

The key insights reveal that Harbor High School has a much higher percentage of white students (86.71%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 61.34% to 89.95% white students. Academically, the school consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 16.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 51.3% for the Huron Valley Schools district and 37.5% for the state. Additionally, Harbor High School has had low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 59.6% to 75.0% over the past five years, significantly lower than the 92.7% rate at Milford High School and 96.0% rate at Lakeland High School, which are also part of the Huron Valley Schools district.

Further insights show that Harbor High School has consistently had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 62.3% to 75.1% over the past five years, much higher than the 25.5% rate at Milford High School and 29.2% rate at Lakeland High School. The school also has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.73% to 59.71%, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 18.65% to 46.67%. These factors suggest that Harbor High School may be serving a lower-income population, which could contribute to the observed academic and attendance challenges.

Detail:

Public 8-12

1000 Hill Rd
White Lake, MI 48383-2201

(248) 676-8421

District: Huron Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
682^nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,933

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 143

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harbor High School ranks worse than 91.8% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Huron Valley Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harbor High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (9.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Huron Valley Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harbor High School is $15,933, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Huron Valley Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harbor High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harbor High School 682^nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Harbor High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

Huron Valley Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Huron Valley Schools 176^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harbor High School

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Rank History for all students at Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	4.34	662^nd	705	6.1%
2007	6.31	710^th	767	7.4%
2008	5.39	710^th	750	5.3%
2009	10.16	668^th	754	11.4%
2010	4.00	748^th	765	2.2%
2011	8.15	707^th	784	9.8%
2012	8.73	719^th	773	7.0%
2013	11.83	695^th	805	13.7%
2014	15.81	640^th	799	19.9%
2015	9.62	770^th	832	7.5%
2016	13.26	686^th	852	19.5%
2017	8.68	675^th	835	19.2%
2018	17.71	630^th	824	23.5%
2019	5.79	630^th	666	5.4%
2023	21.78	569^th	735	22.6%
2024	8.14	682^nd	743	8.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.01	153^rd	315	51.4%
2023	83.78	12^th	116	89.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	20.36	578^th	755	23.4%
2023	21.11	511^th	614	16.8%
2024	13.04	583^rd	654	10.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.37	569^th	710	19.9%
2024	6.83	584^th	619	5.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	12.33	585^th	707	17.3%
2023	52.79	271^st	611	55.6%
2024	7.03	596^th	633	5.8%

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Rank History for White students at Harbor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.25	620^th	708	12.4%
2019	2.66	573^rd	582	1.5%
2023	15.51	571^st	647	11.7%
2024	1.93	631^st	638	1.1%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harbor High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	63	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	68
2003	63	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	68
2004	71	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	72
2005	83	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	85
2006	85	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	88
2007	81	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	83
2008	84	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	87
2009	67	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	70
2010	111	4	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	119
2011	123	2	0	4	2	0	2	0	133
2012	129	0	0	5	1	0	2	0	137
2013	107	5	0	7	1	0	1	0	121
2014	102	1	0	8	1	1	0	0	113
2015	119	3	1	6	3	0	0	0	132
2016	118	1	0	3	2	0	1	0	125
2017	121	1	0	3	2	0	3	0	130
2018	124	1	0	6	3	0	3	0	137
2019	129	4	0	7	0	0	4	0	144
2020	128	3	0	11	1	0	1	0	144
2021	113	3	1	10	1	0	3	0	131
2022	124	1	0	7	2	0	5	0	139
2023	124	1	0	13	1	0	4	0	143

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 Harbor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	68	7.0	9.7	n/a
2003	68	7.0	9.7	n/a
2004	72	7.0	10.3	n/a
2005	85	7.0	12.1	n/a
2006	88	6.0	14.7	0
2007	83	9.0	9.2	32.5
2008	87	8.6	10.1	20.7
2009	70	8.0	8.8	32.9
2010	119	8.0	14.8	36.1
2011	133	8.0	16.6	48.1
2012	137	8.0	17.1	56.9
2013	121	7.5	16.1	64.5
2014	113	8.0	14.1	66.4
2015	132	8.0	16.5	54.5
2016	125	8.0	15.6	55.2
2017	130	9.1	14.1	60
2018	137	7.8	17.4	67.9
2019	144	8.0	18.0	70.1
2020	144	6.9	20.8	58.3
2021	131	7.6	17.1	55.7
2022	139	7.3	18.9	59.7
2023	143	n/a	n/a	55.9

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 Harbor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	68	7.0	9.7	n/a
2003	68	7.0	9.7	n/a
2004	72	7.0	10.3	n/a
2005	85	7.0	12.1	n/a
2006	88	6.0	14.7	0
2007	83	9.0	9.2	32.5
2008	87	8.6	10.1	20.7
2009	70	8.0	8.8	32.9
2010	119	8.0	14.8	36.1
2011	133	8.0	16.6	48.1
2012	137	8.0	17.1	56.9
2013	121	7.5	16.1	64.5
2014	113	8.0	14.1	66.4
2015	132	8.0	16.5	54.5
2016	125	8.0	15.6	55.2
2017	130	9.1	14.1	60
2018	137	7.8	17.4	67.9
2019	144	8.0	18.0	70.1
2020	144	6.9	20.8	58.3
2021	131	7.6	17.1	55.7
2022	139	7.3	18.9	59.7
2023	143	n/a	n/a	55.9

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 Harbor High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,430 (11.7%)	$10,817 (88.3%)	$12,246
2020	$942 (7.3%)	$11,943 (92.7%)	$12,885
2021	$1,025 (7.5%)	$12,557 (92.5%)	$13,582
2022	$1,116 (7.7%)	$13,318 (92.3%)	$14,434
2023	$1,592 (10.0%)	$14,341 (90.0%)	$15,933

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harbor High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 630^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 569^th of 735 High schools	17.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Harbor High School)	21.3	21.7	0.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Huron Valley Schools)	50.4	44.9	5.5%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Harbor High School)	14.9	21.7	6.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Huron Valley Schools)	61.2	54.1	7.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	144	143	0.7%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	13	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	124	3.9%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.1%	55.9%	14.2%

Schools Near Harbor High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harbor High School	Public	8-12	1000 Hill Rd	White Lake	48383	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 676-8421	143	7	18.9	55.9%	124 (86.7%)	1 (0.7%)	13 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	8.1	682^nd of 743 public high schools	8.2%		21.8	569^th of 735 public high schools	22.6%	113			16.4			16.4		9.8	$15,933	$1,592	$14,341
Huron Valley Adult Education	Public	9-12	1000 Hill Rd	White Lake	48383	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 676-8399	15	0		46.7%	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$63,175	$2,270	$60,905
Lakeland High School	Public	6-12	1630 Bogie Lake Rd	White Lake	48383	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 676-8320	1,141	74	15.4	26.3%	996 (87.3%)	16 (1.4%)	88 (7.7%)	10 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.3%)	74	153^rd of 743 public high schools	79.4%		74.8	151^st of 735 public high schools	79.5%	2			62.6	29.5		53.2		47.5	$13,612	$863	$12,749
Walled Lake Northern High School	Public	9-12	6000 Bogie Lake Rd	Commerce Township	48382	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-5300	1,485	67	22.1	18.7%	1,298 (87.4%)	33 (2.2%)	75 (5.1%)	23 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.7%)	79.6	121^st of 743 public high schools	83.7%		83.5	94^th of 735 public high schools	87.2%	27			65.2	40.6		42.7		54.9	$13,964	$1,090	$12,875
Milford High School	Public	7-12	2380 S Milford Rd	Highland	48357	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 684-8091	1,273	68	18.8	27.7%	1,145 (89.9%)	13 (1.0%)	51 (4.0%)	18 (1.4%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (2.9%)	83.4	88^th of 743 public high schools	88.2%		74.9	149^th of 735 public high schools	79.7%	61			64.2	33.7		56.8		64.6	$14,840	$998	$13,842
Walled Lake Central High School	Public	8-12	1600 E Oakley Park Rd	Commerce Township	48390	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-4700	1,194	58	20.6	33.2%	905 (75.8%)	125 (10.5%)	71 (5.9%)	51 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	36 (3.0%)	65.4	211^th of 743 public high schools	71.6%		60.9	250^th of 735 public high schools	66.0%	39			53.2	37.0		36.7		45.2	$15,910	$1,905	$14,005
Oakland Schools Technical CampusNW	Public	9-12	8211 Big Lake Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Oakland Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 922-5800	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waterford Kettering High School	Public	7-12	2800 Kettering Dr	Waterford	48329	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 673-1261	966	49	19.8	42.4%	749 (77.5%)	56 (5.8%)	113 (11.7%)	15 (1.6%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.8%)	45.3	374^th of 743 public high schools	49.7%		45.4	386^th of 735 public high schools	47.5%	12			49.8	19.6		38.5		30.3	$15,516	$1,971	$13,546
Oakland Schools Technical CampusSW	Public	9-12	1000 Beck Rd	Wixom	48393	Oakland County	Oakland Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 668-5600	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Clarkston Junior High School	Public	7-12	6595 Waldon Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 623-5600	1,034	60	17.1	20.0%	886 (85.7%)	23 (2.2%)	73 (7.1%)	25 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.4%)								(n/a)	74.6	46.1			45.9		40.3		$13,628	$994	$12,634

Frequently Asked Questions about Harbor High School

Is Harbor High School a good school?

Harbor High School ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Michigan high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Harbor High School?

Students at Harbor High School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Harbor High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 143 students attended Harbor High School.

What district is Harbor High School in?

Huron Valley Schools

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