Reading High School

Summary:

Reading High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 7-12 in the Jonesville Community Schools district in Reading, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 309 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While Reading High School offers a unique magnet program, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's performance lags behind many of its nearby counterparts, such as Jonesville High School, which ranks 183rd out of 743 Michigan high schools and has a 4-star rating. Reading High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 75.4% and 86.0% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average, and the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.9% to 25.8% over the past five years. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.

The challenges faced by Reading High School are further compounded by the fact that the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 59.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the current school year. This suggests that the school may be facing resource and funding constraints, which could be contributing to the overall academic performance of the students. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students of Reading High School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 7-12

 301 Chestnut St
       Reading, MI  49274-9109


(517) 283-2142

District: Reading Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,976 Help


Feeder schools for Reading High School:

Elementary:    Reynolds Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Hispanic:
1.6%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Reading High School ranks worse than 69.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Reading High School ranks worse than 54.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.85. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Reading 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: White (94.8%), Hispanic (1.6%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reading High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reading High School is $14,976.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reading High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Reading High School 626th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Reading High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Reading High School 407th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Reading High School in the ranking list.)

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Reading Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Reading Community Schools 395th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reading High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.86 522nd 806 35.2%
2007 43.64 588th 823 28.6%
2008 35.61 653rd 839 22.2%
2009 46.53 595th 847 29.8%
2010 29.04 722nd 851 15.2%
2011 21.68 751st 858 12.5%
2012 46.25 509th 900 43.4%
2013 32.08 659th 919 28.3%
2014 37.97 618th 921 32.9%
2015 21.36 720th 919 21.7%
2016 32.23 614th 894 31.3%
2017 19.64 666th 821 18.9%
2018 18.63 711th 838 15.2%
2019 16.35 673rd 792 15.0%
2021 25.79 515th 675 23.7%
2022 28.29 555th 776 28.5%
2023 36.32 552nd 883 37.5%
2024 28.83 626th 897 30.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.10 371st 377 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.45 718th 815 11.9%
2022 60.92 205th 691 70.3%
2023 50.95 354th 825 57.1%
2024 32.33 567th 836 32.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.24 681st 794 14.2%
2019 13.44 593rd 658 9.9%
2022 34.50 431st 657 34.4%
2023 42.49 416th 770 46.0%
2024 21.08 623rd 771 19.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.49 619th 797 22.3%
2019 17.63 549th 639 14.1%
2022 31.64 453rd 658 31.2%
2023 35.33 490th 776 36.9%
2024 29.70 557th 786 29.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.78 654th 678 3.5%
2019 6.59 606th 624 2.9%
2021 20.53 479th 577 17.0%
2022 15.21 571st 638 10.5%
2023 23.93 545th 688 20.8%
2024 15.39 624th 701 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Reading High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.30 421st 705 40.3%
2007 53.04 445th 767 42.0%
2008 45.94 487th 750 35.1%
2009 65.72 323rd 754 57.2%
2010 38.77 529th 765 30.8%
2011 45.48 513th 784 34.6%
2012 58.62 358th 773 53.7%
2013 49.84 433rd 805 46.2%
2014 46.33 463rd 799 42.1%
2015 43.46 486th 832 41.6%
2016 40.24 484th 852 43.2%
2017 42.92 441st 835 47.2%
2018 29.73 555th 824 32.6%
2019 22.70 524th 666 21.3%
2021 16.11 501st 561 10.7%
2022 29.89 429th 531 19.2%
2023 46.52 378th 735 48.6%
2024 41.85 407th 743 45.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.01 309th 315 1.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.07 562nd 755 25.6%
2019 13.79 472nd 532 11.3%
2021 27.85 327th 417 21.6%
2023 56.46 245th 614 60.1%
2024 38.04 399th 654 39.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.23 589th 710 17.0%
2019 31.74 396th 554 28.5%
2023 33.64 402nd 611 34.2%
2024 50.63 285th 619 54.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.70 437th 707 38.2%
2019 15.04 482nd 543 11.2%
2021 16.07 417th 472 11.7%
2022 24.86 365th 440 17.0%
2023 49.27 296th 611 51.6%
2024 37.38 392nd 633 38.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Reading High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.61 563rd 708 20.5%
2019 11.40 530th 582 8.9%
2021 8.13 501st 516 2.9%
2022 18.99 443rd 492 10.0%
2023 36.36 410th 647 36.6%
2024 32.80 430th 638 32.6%
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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.

Reading High School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Reading High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 381 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 381
1989 379 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a -2 381
1990 347 1 0 5 1 n/a n/a -2 352
1991 373 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 1 378
1992 362 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 415 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 418 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1995 408 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 408 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 418 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1998 435 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 449 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 469 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 467 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 466 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 5 477
2003 466 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 5 477
2004 442 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 5 452
2005 402 0 2 6 1 n/a n/a 4 415
2006 442 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 4 455
2007 459 2 3 5 1 n/a n/a 2 472
2008 468 2 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 451 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2010 436 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 450 2 2 7 1 0 0 0 462
2012 402 2 3 8 2 0 0 0 417
2013 394 1 3 6 2 0 1 0 407
2014 375 1 4 8 3 0 2 0 393
2015 367 4 0 12 3 0 2 0 388
2016 366 6 2 12 3 0 6 0 395
2017 375 6 2 11 4 0 8 0 406
2018 364 6 3 10 1 0 8 0 392
2019 344 6 1 8 2 0 7 0 368
2020 339 6 3 5 1 0 8 0 362
2021 325 5 0 2 2 0 8 0 342
2022 294 4 0 5 4 0 4 0 311
2023 293 4 0 5 4 0 3 0 309

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 Reading High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 n/a n/a n/a
1989 381 n/a n/a 15.5
1990 352 23.0 15.3 12.2
1991 378 n/a n/a n/a
1992 368 n/a n/a n/a
1993 421 n/a 0.0 19.7
1994 425 22.7 18.7 13.6
1995 408 23.7 17.2 16.4
1996 408 23.7 17.2 16.4
1997 420 24.0 17.5 15.2
1998 436 26.0 16.8 13.8
1999 450 26.0 17.3 14.2
2000 469 26.0 18.0 24.3
2001 469 25.8 18.2 30.7
2002 477 28.2 16.9 33.1
2003 477 28.2 16.9 33.1
2004 452 27.3 16.6 32.7
2005 415 21.0 19.8 36.7
2006 455 20.0 22.8 36.1
2007 472 21.7 21.8 38.1
2008 478 22.9 20.9 43.3
2009 460 22.2 20.7 42.6
2010 443 22.3 19.8 51.5
2011 462 21.3 21.6 52.4
2012 417 23.0 18.1 54.2
2013 407 20.6 19.6 57.2
2014 393 21.6 18.1 55.5
2015 388 21.0 18.4 52.8
2016 395 19.0 20.7 53.4
2017 406 18.9 21.3 54.4
2018 392 19.1 20.5 55.4
2019 368 19.1 19.2 51.4
2020 362 19.3 18.7 50.6
2021 342 18.3 18.6 47.1
2022 311 18.0 17.2 47.3
2023 309 18.7 16.4 59.5

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 Reading High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 n/a n/a n/a
1989 381 n/a n/a 15.5
1990 352 23.0 15.3 12.2
1991 378 n/a n/a n/a
1992 368 n/a n/a n/a
1993 421 n/a 0.0 19.7
1994 425 22.7 18.7 13.6
1995 408 23.7 17.2 16.4
1996 408 23.7 17.2 16.4
1997 420 24.0 17.5 15.2
1998 436 26.0 16.8 13.8
1999 450 26.0 17.3 14.2
2000 469 26.0 18.0 24.3
2001 469 25.8 18.2 30.7
2002 477 28.2 16.9 33.1
2003 477 28.2 16.9 33.1
2004 452 27.3 16.6 32.7
2005 415 21.0 19.8 36.7
2006 455 20.0 22.8 36.1
2007 472 21.7 21.8 38.1
2008 478 22.9 20.9 43.3
2009 460 22.2 20.7 42.6
2010 443 22.3 19.8 51.5
2011 462 21.3 21.6 52.4
2012 417 23.0 18.1 54.2
2013 407 20.6 19.6 57.2
2014 393 21.6 18.1 55.5
2015 388 21.0 18.4 52.8
2016 395 19.0 20.7 53.4
2017 406 18.9 21.3 54.4
2018 392 19.1 20.5 55.4
2019 368 19.1 19.2 51.4
2020 362 19.3 18.7 50.6
2021 342 18.3 18.6 47.1
2022 311 18.0 17.2 47.3
2023 309 18.7 16.4 59.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reading High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $542 (5.0%) $10,396 (95.0%) $10,938
2020 $622 (5.4%) $10,915 (94.6%) $11,537
2021 $1,308 (10.8%) $10,770 (89.2%) $12,078
2022 $2,154 (15.2%) $12,010 (84.8%) $14,164
2023 $1,423 (9.5%) $13,553 (90.5%) $14,976

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Reading 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 673rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 552nd of 883 Middle schools
 22.5%
Ranks 524th of 666 High schoolsRanks 378th of 735 High schools
 27.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Reading High School)1819.6
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Reading Community Schools)1819.6
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Reading High School)15.723.8
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Reading Community Schools)15.723.8
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Reading High School)44.456.4
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Reading Community Schools)44.456.4
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Reading High School)18.123.1
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Reading Community Schools)18.123.1
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Reading High School)35.531.5
 4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Reading Community Schools)35.531.5
 4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Reading High School)38.738.9
 0.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Reading Community Schools)38.738.9
 0.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Reading High School)16.121.9
 5.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Reading Community Schools)16.121.9
 5.8%
   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 Students368309
 16%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic85
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White344293
 14.8%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%59.5%
 8.2%


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Reading High School ranks 407th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Reading High School.

Students at Reading High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Reading High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Reynolds Elementary 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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