Kingston High School

Summary:

Kingston High School is a public high school located in Kingston, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 269 students. The school is part of the Kingston Community School District, which is ranked 181 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kingston High School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math and English language arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 7th-grade students outperformed the state average in both M-Step/English Language Arts (47.2% vs. 37.9%) and M-Step/Math (57.7% vs. 32.1%). The school has also maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 74.5% to 86.6% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, the school faces challenges with fluctuating statewide rankings, subgroup performance disparities, and increasing chronic absenteeism, which may impact its overall success.

Compared to nearby high schools, Kingston High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.17%) compared to schools like Sandusky Junior-Senior High School (92.52%), Caro High School (88.42%), and Marlette Jr-Sr High School (89.37%). Kingston High School also generally outperforms nearby schools in academic measures and has higher graduation rates than some nearby schools, such as Mayville Middle High School (71.8%) and Marlette Jr-Sr High School (82.9%).


Detail:

Public 7-12

 5790 State St
       Kingston, MI  48741-5105


(989) 683-2294

District: Kingston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
343rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,147 Help


Feeder schools for Kingston High School:

Elementary:    Kingston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kingston High School ranks better than 83.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kingston High School ranks better than 53.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kingston 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 (95.2%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingston High School is 23.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingston High School is $14,147.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingston High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston High School 144th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Kingston High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kingston High School 343rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Kingston High School in the ranking list.)

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Kingston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingston Community School District 181st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingston High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.75 548th 806 32.0%
2007 55.04 484th 823 41.2%
2008 49.52 556th 839 33.7%
2009 57.67 479th 847 43.4%
2010 50.16 565th 851 33.6%
2011 51.20 550th 858 35.9%
2012 44.73 532nd 900 40.9%
2013 46.35 520th 919 43.4%
2014 59.27 373rd 921 59.5%
2015 49.90 463rd 919 49.6%
2016 60.06 329th 894 63.2%
2017 63.14 246th 821 70.0%
2018 68.78 246th 838 70.6%
2019 69.96 195th 792 75.4%
2021 65.39 178th 675 73.6%
2022 93.35 39th 776 95.0%
2023 88.25 89th 883 89.9%
2024 78.19 144th 897 83.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.91 194th 815 76.2%
2019 78.05 77th 672 88.5%
2021 80.67 46th 523 91.2%
2022 94.18 15th 691 97.8%
2023 91.24 27th 825 96.7%
2024 83.72 67th 836 92.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.07 364th 794 54.2%
2019 77.47 112th 658 83.0%
2021 84.01 54th 521 89.6%
2022 92.84 28th 657 95.7%
2023 74.83 132nd 770 82.9%
2024 74.42 133rd 771 82.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.44 153rd 797 80.8%
2019 68.59 162nd 639 74.6%
2021 60.20 166th 540 69.3%
2022 89.28 59th 658 91.0%
2023 89.67 70th 776 91.0%
2024 74.63 150th 786 80.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.03 265th 678 60.9%
2019 60.41 212th 624 66.0%
2021 60.85 183rd 577 68.3%
2022 92.74 31st 638 95.1%
2023 81.85 96th 688 86.0%
2024 66.10 189th 701 73.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kingston High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.54 259th 705 63.3%
2007 49.40 470th 767 38.7%
2008 45.21 493rd 750 34.3%
2009 35.47 544th 754 27.9%
2010 72.38 242nd 765 68.4%
2011 55.42 447th 784 43.0%
2012 76.47 162nd 773 79.0%
2013 62.03 317th 805 60.6%
2014 56.57 372nd 799 53.4%
2015 74.64 202nd 832 75.7%
2016 56.89 357th 852 58.1%
2017 61.24 287th 835 65.6%
2018 47.35 432nd 824 47.6%
2019 43.18 383rd 666 42.5%
2021 34.08 373rd 561 33.5%
2022 33.21 402nd 531 24.3%
2023 59.56 267th 735 63.7%
2024 49.29 343rd 743 53.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.69 362nd 755 52.1%
2019 64.70 149th 532 72.0%
2021 58.49 149th 417 64.3%
2023 74.21 112th 614 81.8%
2024 36.11 420th 654 35.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.21 394th 710 44.5%
2019 18.14 470th 554 15.2%
2022 32.89 330th 416 20.7%
2023 79.73 85th 611 86.1%
2024 53.97 267th 619 56.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.02 413th 707 41.6%
2019 58.61 220th 543 59.5%
2021 53.58 183rd 472 61.2%
2023 32.51 419th 611 31.4%
2024 52.82 271st 633 57.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Kingston High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.45 472nd 708 33.3%
2019 32.29 411th 582 29.4%
2021 26.68 398th 516 22.9%
2022 25.69 399th 492 18.9%
2023 52.85 272nd 647 58.0%
2024 42.24 367th 638 42.5%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Open Quote In this school system, the main emphases is on athletic sports. If a child is gifted or has a strong inclination to follow a particular activity / career, that does not involve sports, may as well move..... Another problem; the nepotism in this district seems to be the cause a mercurial classroom demeanor, where sports is always the first topic of daily discussion. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Open Quote Teachers and staff are very rude and show very little concern for the student body. Most of the staff competes with the students for attention. Very disappointing atmosphere. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kingston High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 355 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 362 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1990 357 43 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 346 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 348 43 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 336 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 353 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 343 18 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1996 343 18 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1997 750 36 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1998 335 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 335 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2000 333 8 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2001 341 15 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 332 4 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 332 4 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 311 3 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 315 3 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2006 280 2 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 296 2 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 288 2 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 294 4 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2010 270 5 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2011 272 4 1 4 2 0 0 0 283
2012 285 1 1 3 2 0 0 0 292
2013 286 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 286
2014 299 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 299
2015 308 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 308
2016 327 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 327
2017 306 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 312
2018 286 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 293
2019 291 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 298
2020 298 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 304
2021 317 0 0 3 3 0 2 0 325
2022 287 1 2 1 4 0 3 0 298
2023 256 1 2 2 3 1 4 0 269
2024 278 0 2 3 2 1 6 0 292

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 Kingston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 n/a n/a n/a
1989 367 n/a n/a 28.1
1990 404 24.0 16.8 26
1991 350 n/a n/a n/a
1992 399 n/a n/a n/a
1993 350 n/a 0.0 37.1
1994 360 16.0 22.5 31.9
1995 365 15.5 23.5 32.9
1996 365 15.5 23.5 32.9
1997 788 15.0 52.5 17.8
1998 346 16.0 21.6 33.2
1999 343 16.0 21.4 22.7
2000 344 16.2 21.2 26.5
2001 359 18.9 19.0 31.8
2002 343 18.7 18.3 46.1
2003 343 18.7 18.3 46.1
2004 320 19.1 16.8 35.3
2005 325 16.1 20.2 44
2006 293 16.5 17.8 38.6
2007 310 13.7 22.6 39
2008 299 13.7 21.8 39.1
2009 308 13.3 23.2 43.2
2010 282 13.2 21.3 48.9
2011 283 12.6 22.3 31.1
2012 292 13.2 22.0 68.5
2013 286 12.8 22.2 71
2014 299 13.8 21.5 63.2
2015 308 15.0 20.5 68.8
2016 327 15.0 21.8 70
2017 312 16.0 19.4 55.4
2018 293 14.3 20.4 58
2019 298 14.3 20.7 55
2020 304 13.8 22.0 52
2021 325 13.3 24.4 50.5
2022 298 14.5 20.5 52
2023 269 13.5 19.9 61.7
2024 292 12.5 23.2 56.5

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 Kingston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 n/a n/a n/a
1989 367 n/a n/a 28.1
1990 404 24.0 16.8 26
1991 350 n/a n/a n/a
1992 399 n/a n/a n/a
1993 350 n/a 0.0 37.1
1994 360 16.0 22.5 31.9
1995 365 15.5 23.5 32.9
1996 365 15.5 23.5 32.9
1997 788 15.0 52.5 17.8
1998 346 16.0 21.6 33.2
1999 343 16.0 21.4 22.7
2000 344 16.2 21.2 26.5
2001 359 18.9 19.0 31.8
2002 343 18.7 18.3 46.1
2003 343 18.7 18.3 46.1
2004 320 19.1 16.8 35.3
2005 325 16.1 20.2 44
2006 293 16.5 17.8 38.6
2007 310 13.7 22.6 39
2008 299 13.7 21.8 39.1
2009 308 13.3 23.2 43.2
2010 282 13.2 21.3 48.9
2011 283 12.6 22.3 31.1
2012 292 13.2 22.0 68.5
2013 286 12.8 22.2 71
2014 299 13.8 21.5 63.2
2015 308 15.0 20.5 68.8
2016 327 15.0 21.8 70
2017 312 16.0 19.4 55.4
2018 293 14.3 20.4 58
2019 298 14.3 20.7 55
2020 304 13.8 22.0 52
2021 325 13.3 24.4 50.5
2022 298 14.5 20.5 52
2023 269 13.5 19.9 61.7
2024 292 12.5 23.2 56.5

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 Kingston High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,106 (8.1%) $12,552 (91.9%) $13,658
2020 $1,237 (11.1%) $9,861 (88.9%) $11,098
2021 $1,561 (16.3%) $7,997 (83.7%) $9,558
2022 $2,626 (22.3%) $9,131 (77.7%) $11,757
2023 $2,134 (15.1%) $12,013 (84.9%) $14,147

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingston 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 195th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 89th of 883 Middle schools
 14.5%
Ranks 383rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 267th of 735 High schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston High School)46.945
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Community School District)46.945
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Kingston High School)57.150
 7.1%
   7th Grade Math (Kingston Community School District)57.150
 7.1%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kingston High School)2541
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Kingston Community School District)2541
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston High School)66.781.6
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kingston Community School District)66.781.6
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kingston High School)60.481.6
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Community School District)60.481.6
 21.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Kingston High School)42.927.3
 15.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Kingston Community School District)42.927.3
 15.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Kingston High School)54.852.3
 2.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Kingston Community School District)54.852.3
 2.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kingston High School)23.834.1
 10.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kingston Community School District)23.834.1
 10.3%
   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 Students298269
 9.7%
African American01
American Indian43
 25%
Asian02
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White291256
 12%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%61.7%
 6.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 292 students attended Kingston High School.

Kingston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kingston Elementary School

Students at Kingston High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Kingston High School ranks 343rd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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