Pellston MiddleHigh School

Summary:

Pellston MiddleHigh School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the small town of Pellston, Michigan, with a student population of 254. While part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district, which is ranked 259 out of 610 districts in the state, Pellston MiddleHigh School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Petoskey High School, Cheboygan Area High School, and Harbor Springs High School, Pellston MiddleHigh School has lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and significantly lower academic performance, as measured by state assessments. This may be due in part to the school's higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 57.09% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the nearby schools.

While Pellston MiddleHigh School faces several challenges, the school's higher spending per student ($16,515 in 2022-2023) suggests a commitment to providing additional resources and support for its student population. Collaboration with nearby high-performing schools and targeted interventions to address student engagement, academic support, and the unique needs of the school's diverse student body could help Pellston MiddleHigh School improve its overall outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 172 N Park St
       Pellston, MI  49769-9400


(231) 539-8201

District: Pellston Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
431st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,515 Help


Feeder schools for Pellston MiddleHigh School:

Elementary:    Pellston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Two or more races:
13.8%
American Indian:
7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Compare Details Pellston MiddleHigh School ranks worse than 58.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pellston MiddleHigh School ranks worse than 58% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pellston 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 (78.7%), two or more races (13.8%), American Indian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pellston MiddleHigh School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pellston MiddleHigh School is $16,515.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pellston MiddleHigh School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pellston MiddleHigh School 522nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Pellston MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pellston MiddleHigh School 431st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Pellston MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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Pellston Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pellston Public Schools 259th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pellston MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.31 456th 847 46.2%
2010 61.81 437th 851 48.6%
2011 52.59 535th 858 37.6%
2012 43.24 551st 900 38.8%
2013 56.08 390th 919 57.6%
2014 54.05 442nd 921 52.0%
2015 56.74 370th 919 59.7%
2016 59.97 330th 894 63.1%
2017 48.56 365th 821 55.5%
2018 37.79 557th 838 33.5%
2019 32.10 539th 792 31.9%
2021 47.57 304th 675 55.0%
2022 32.23 523rd 776 32.6%
2023 43.54 476th 883 46.1%
2024 39.22 522nd 897 41.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 560th 815 31.3%
2019 53.14 283rd 672 57.9%
2022 46.18 359th 691 48.0%
2023 57.74 285th 825 65.5%
2024 42.23 458th 836 45.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.02 583rd 794 26.6%
2019 44.47 350th 658 46.8%
2022 27.38 499th 657 24.0%
2023 37.50 482nd 770 37.4%
2024 42.45 419th 771 45.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.90 428th 797 46.3%
2019 47.31 307th 639 52.0%
2022 35.47 412th 658 37.4%
2023 43.75 412th 776 46.9%
2024 42.61 434th 786 44.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.98 543rd 678 19.9%
2019 19.89 525th 624 15.9%
2021 35.40 366th 577 36.6%
2022 29.26 463rd 638 27.4%
2023 35.55 442nd 688 35.8%
2024 34.77 467th 701 33.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pellston MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all high school students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.80 321st 705 54.5%
2007 65.63 298th 767 61.1%
2008 75.06 203rd 750 72.9%
2009 64.45 340th 754 54.9%
2010 53.33 454th 765 40.7%
2011 76.54 186th 784 76.3%
2012 60.84 340th 773 56.0%
2013 57.67 355th 805 55.9%
2014 62.22 304th 799 62.0%
2015 28.93 589th 832 29.2%
2016 49.16 417th 852 51.1%
2017 46.10 416th 835 50.2%
2018 49.93 412th 824 50.0%
2019 38.36 415th 666 37.7%
2022 42.58 343rd 531 35.4%
2023 39.61 436th 735 40.7%
2024 39.18 431st 743 42.0%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.04 79th 93 15.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 264th 755 65.0%
2019 47.73 282nd 532 47.0%
2024 43.08 346th 654 47.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.15 402nd 710 43.4%
2019 44.15 307th 554 44.6%
2024 34.24 399th 619 35.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.68 382nd 707 46.0%
2019 25.27 418th 543 23.0%
2022 34.13 316th 440 28.2%
2023 36.10 394th 611 35.5%
2024 30.21 450th 633 28.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pellston MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.07 378th 708 46.6%
2019 33.68 403rd 582 30.8%
2022 35.68 345th 492 29.9%
2023 27.51 479th 647 26.0%
2024 19.63 532nd 638 16.6%
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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.

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 Pellston MiddleHigh School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 1 0 0 19 n/a n/a -13 215
1989 214 0 0 0 18 n/a n/a -18 214
1990 198 2 0 3 11 n/a n/a 0 214
1991 193 0 0 2 13 n/a n/a 0 208
1992 191 0 0 1 23 n/a n/a 0 215
1993 172 0 0 1 18 n/a n/a 0 191
1994 186 1 0 3 17 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 180 0 0 1 22 n/a n/a 0 203
1996 180 0 0 1 22 n/a n/a 0 203
1997 184 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 210
1998 156 0 0 0 24 n/a n/a 0 180
1999 187 0 0 1 22 n/a n/a 0 210
2000 195 0 0 1 24 n/a n/a 0 220
2001 212 1 0 2 28 n/a n/a 0 243
2002 213 0 0 2 22 n/a n/a 0 237
2003 213 0 0 2 22 n/a n/a 0 237
2004 235 0 1 2 24 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 213 1 2 2 26 n/a n/a 0 244
2006 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 196 5 3 0 25 n/a n/a 3 232
2008 198 6 4 1 26 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 344 2 5 0 52 n/a n/a 1 404
2010 332 4 4 0 43 n/a n/a 1 384
2011 311 0 1 0 40 3 7 0 362
2012 288 1 1 4 23 1 35 0 353
2013 313 1 1 5 25 1 48 0 394
2014 312 2 1 4 21 1 52 0 393
2015 247 2 1 2 15 0 47 0 314
2016 232 6 1 2 13 0 41 0 295
2017 210 8 0 2 17 0 50 0 287
2018 203 5 2 2 19 0 46 0 277
2019 210 6 0 2 22 1 45 0 286
2020 205 3 0 3 18 0 36 0 265
2021 185 1 0 3 14 0 34 0 237
2022 186 1 0 2 15 0 34 0 238
2023 200 0 0 0 19 0 35 0 254

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 Pellston MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 n/a n/a n/a
1989 214 n/a n/a 46.3
1990 214 18.0 11.8 35
1991 208 n/a n/a n/a
1992 215 n/a n/a 14.9
1993 191 n/a 0.0 8.4
1994 207 7.8 26.5 31.9
1995 203 13.4 15.1 39.4
1996 203 13.4 15.1 39.4
1997 210 12.0 17.5 37.1
1998 180 10.0 18.0 45
1999 210 13.0 16.2 39
2000 220 13.8 15.9 44.5
2001 243 14.3 17.0 49.8
2002 237 9.8 24.2 65.4
2003 237 9.8 24.2 65.4
2004 262 11.2 23.4 61.8
2005 244 14.1 17.3 70.1
2006 232 14.7 15.8 70.3
2007 232 15.3 15.2 42.8
2008 235 14.1 16.7 34
2009 404 23.9 16.9 52.4
2010 384 17.9 21.3 48.8
2011 362 23.3 15.4 54.4
2012 353 19.8 17.8 53
2013 394 22.6 17.4 60.7
2014 393 21.7 18.0 55.2
2015 314 19.0 16.5 61.1
2016 295 18.0 16.3 50.8
2017 287 17.4 16.4 48.8
2018 277 14.6 18.8 58.8
2019 286 15.8 18.0 63.3
2020 265 14.9 17.6 77.4
2021 237 15.1 15.6 43.9
2022 238 16.3 14.5 61.8
2023 254 17.6 14.4 57.1

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 Pellston MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 n/a n/a n/a
1989 214 n/a n/a 46.3
1990 214 18.0 11.8 35
1991 208 n/a n/a n/a
1992 215 n/a n/a 14.9
1993 191 n/a 0.0 8.4
1994 207 7.8 26.5 31.9
1995 203 13.4 15.1 39.4
1996 203 13.4 15.1 39.4
1997 210 12.0 17.5 37.1
1998 180 10.0 18.0 45
1999 210 13.0 16.2 39
2000 220 13.8 15.9 44.5
2001 243 14.3 17.0 49.8
2002 237 9.8 24.2 65.4
2003 237 9.8 24.2 65.4
2004 262 11.2 23.4 61.8
2005 244 14.1 17.3 70.1
2006 232 14.7 15.8 70.3
2007 232 15.3 15.2 42.8
2008 235 14.1 16.7 34
2009 404 23.9 16.9 52.4
2010 384 17.9 21.3 48.8
2011 362 23.3 15.4 54.4
2012 353 19.8 17.8 53
2013 394 22.6 17.4 60.7
2014 393 21.7 18.0 55.2
2015 314 19.0 16.5 61.1
2016 295 18.0 16.3 50.8
2017 287 17.4 16.4 48.8
2018 277 14.6 18.8 58.8
2019 286 15.8 18.0 63.3
2020 265 14.9 17.6 77.4
2021 237 15.1 15.6 43.9
2022 238 16.3 14.5 61.8
2023 254 17.6 14.4 57.1

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 Pellston MiddleHigh School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $644 (6.8%) $8,796 (93.2%) $9,440
2020 $1,181 (10.5%) $10,073 (89.5%) $11,254
2021 $2,177 (16.0%) $11,465 (84.0%) $13,642
2022 $3,040 (19.3%) $12,734 (80.7%) $15,774
2023 $2,869 (17.4%) $13,646 (82.6%) $16,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pellston MiddleHigh School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 539th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 476th of 883 Middle schools
 14.1%
Ranks 415th of 666 High schoolsRanks 436th of 735 High schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston MiddleHigh School)35.941
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Public Schools)35.941
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Pellston MiddleHigh School)20.530.8
 10.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pellston Public Schools)20.530.8
 10.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston MiddleHigh School)24.126.3
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Public Schools)24.126.3
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Pellston MiddleHigh School)27.615.8
 11.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pellston Public Schools)27.615.8
 11.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pellston MiddleHigh School)12.522
 9.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pellston Public Schools)12.522
 9.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston MiddleHigh School)64.147.5
 16.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Public Schools)64.147.5
 16.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pellston MiddleHigh School)33.330
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pellston Public Schools)33.330
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Pellston MiddleHigh School)3733.3
 3.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Pellston Public Schools)3733.3
 3.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Pellston MiddleHigh School)5041.7
 8.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Pellston Public Schools)5041.7
 8.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pellston MiddleHigh School)28.332.3
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pellston Public Schools)28.332.3
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.330
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286254
 11.2%
African American60
 100%
American Indian2219
 13.6%
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White210200
 4.8%
Two or More Races4535
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%57.1%
 6.2%


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Pellston MiddleHigh School ranks 431st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Pellston MiddleHigh School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pellston Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Pellston MiddleHigh School.

Students at Pellston MiddleHigh School are 79% White, 14% Two or more races, 7% American Indian.


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