Saline High School

Summary:

Saline High School is a public high school located in Saline, Michigan, serving 1,605 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Saline Area Schools district and has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state of Michigan, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saline High School's academic performance is exceptional, with 74.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 73.4% for the district and 37.5% for the state. The school also boasts a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.5% to 98.4% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. While the student population is predominantly white (84.61%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with Asian (4.92%) and multi-racial (5.67%) students making up a notable portion. Additionally, Saline High School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (11.96%), indicating a relatively affluent student population compared to the state and nearby districts.

Saline High School's performance is particularly strong among certain student subgroups, such as female students, Asian students, and white students, who consistently rank among the top in the state. However, the school's performance for Hispanic and African American students is less impressive, suggesting a need to address achievement gaps. Compared to nearby schools, such as ACTech High School, Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College, and Saline Alternative High School, Saline High School's academic performance and other key metrics significantly outpace those of these schools, which serve more diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1300 Campus Pkwy
       Saline, MI  48176-8886


(734) 401-4201

District: Saline Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,897 Help


Feeder schools for Saline High School:

Elementary:    Harvest Elementary School
    Heritage School
    Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
    Woodland Meadows Elementary School
Middle:    Saline Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  1,562

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
Two or more races:
5.5%
Asian:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saline High School ranks better than 97.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Saline 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 (83.5%), two or more races (5.5%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saline High School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saline High School is $15,897.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saline High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saline High School 16th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Saline High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saline High School

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Rank History for all students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.30 63rd 705 91.1%
2007 89.74 38th 767 95.0%
2008 92.90 21st 750 97.2%
2009 93.85 17th 754 97.7%
2010 91.99 16th 765 97.9%
2011 91.19 25th 784 96.8%
2012 97.61 10th 773 98.7%
2013 98.15 7th 805 99.1%
2014 97.86 8th 799 99.0%
2015 93.77 33rd 832 96.0%
2016 96.67 12th 852 98.6%
2017 95.03 25th 835 97.0%
2018 95.31 31st 824 96.2%
2019 96.74 15th 666 97.7%
2021 90.21 47th 561 91.6%
2022 95.92 26th 531 95.1%
2023 97.44 13th 735 98.2%
2024 96.95 16th 743 97.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.75 40th 93 57.0%
2023 62.88 38th 110 65.5%
2024 90.36 10th 105 90.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.87 32nd 315 89.8%
2019 48.52 29th 61 52.5%
2021 44.26 14th 25 44.0%
2022 70.48 5th 13 61.5%
2023 61.89 44th 116 62.1%
2024 71.68 24th 130 81.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.19 15th 755 98.0%
2019 88.91 34th 532 93.6%
2021 66.69 106th 417 74.6%
2022 56.77 169th 369 54.2%
2023 65.34 175th 614 71.5%
2024 96.98 17th 654 97.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.43 33rd 710 95.4%
2019 96.25 14th 554 97.5%
2021 83.47 54th 462 88.3%
2022 96.82 8th 416 98.1%
2023 96.20 16th 611 97.4%
2024 96.56 17th 619 97.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.88 21st 707 97.0%
2019 96.01 14th 543 97.4%
2021 90.54 35th 472 92.6%
2022 93.03 36th 440 91.8%
2023 97.50 10th 611 98.4%
2024 95.96 20th 633 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 39th 87 55.2%
2024 88.00 3rd 70 95.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.23 8th 254 96.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.64 70th 195 64.1%
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Rank History for White students at Saline High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.13 29th 708 95.9%
2019 96.18 18th 582 96.9%
2021 89.15 48th 516 90.7%
2022 94.38 29th 492 94.1%
2023 97.05 16th 647 97.5%
2024 96.72 17th 638 97.3%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, September 30, 2017

Open Quote I sadly had to spend 4 years at this school, SOME teachers were pretty great, but the basic of this school is if you aren't popular or in a sport then basically you're set up for failure. That is all I got out of this school, as well as way overpriced lunch. My doctor diagnosed me with anxiety and depression that I got from high school, before-hand I was fine.
On top of that, I had fallen and injured my knee and had, as my teachers syllabus said was required, a doctors hand written note saying I was not to be walking across to Harvest to assist a teacher for my class. Not only did she say I had to anyway, but the superintendent did not cancel school as stated in the rules when its less than -30 degrees. So I had to trudge through the snow in crutches and -35 degree weather.
Building wise, it was very decent. Other than most of the bathrooms having some part of it broken (often one toilet flooding the floor). I wish I never went here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Saline High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 999 5 14 8 0 n/a n/a -17 1009
1989 953 3 14 13 2 n/a n/a -8 977
1990 897 11 11 15 0 n/a n/a -2 932
1991 852 9 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 897
1992 865 4 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 892
1993 903 2 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 932
1994 964 2 25 14 7 n/a n/a 0 1012
1995 1102 3 26 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1145
1996 1102 3 26 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1145
1997 1206 5 17 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1245
1998 1248 11 26 22 7 n/a n/a 0 1314
1999 1299 10 23 102 5 n/a n/a 0 1439
2000 1440 6 37 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1509
2001 1499 11 34 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1567
2002 1578 9 1 20 46 n/a n/a 0 1654
2003 1578 9 1 20 46 n/a n/a 0 1654
2004 1615 13 35 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1690
2005 1657 12 50 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1749
2006 1664 27 62 0 25 n/a n/a 0 1778
2007 1708 32 78 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1847
2008 1659 36 77 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1806
2009 1659 44 62 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1801
2010 1731 43 64 35 1 n/a n/a 1 1875
2011 1641 40 72 39 0 3 8 0 1803
2012 1660 34 73 39 0 3 7 0 1816
2013 1646 30 85 46 1 3 11 0 1822
2014 1622 34 89 40 3 3 16 0 1807
2015 1582 31 73 36 4 4 27 0 1757
2016 1613 42 75 38 7 5 30 0 1810
2017 1575 37 69 40 7 5 33 0 1766
2018 1534 38 69 37 8 2 40 0 1728
2019 1545 38 84 44 13 3 47 0 1774
2020 1500 35 82 45 12 2 54 0 1730
2021 1458 37 91 42 11 1 71 0 1711
2022 1419 24 87 51 12 1 72 0 1666
2023 1358 22 79 47 8 0 91 0 1605
2024 1305 30 73 55 12 1 86 0 1562

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 Saline High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1009 n/a n/a n/a
1989 977 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 932 68.0 13.7 0.8
1991 897 n/a n/a n/a
1992 892 n/a n/a n/a
1993 932 n/a 0.0 0
1994 1012 47.4 21.4 2.4
1995 1145 55.9 20.5 1.8
1996 1145 55.9 20.5 1.8
1997 1245 59.0 21.1 2.1
1998 1314 65.0 20.2 1.4
1999 1439 74.0 19.4 1.9
2000 1509 79.9 18.9 3.4
2001 1567 79.8 19.6 3.8
2002 1654 85.1 19.4 3.5
2003 1654 85.1 19.4 3.5
2004 1690 91.3 18.5 4.3
2005 1749 91.5 19.1 3.9
2006 1778 82.6 21.5 4.8
2007 1847 92.8 19.9 3
2008 1806 92.1 19.6 3.9
2009 1801 87.7 20.5 4.9
2010 1875 86.8 21.5 7
2011 1803 83.2 21.6 7.8
2012 1816 81.1 22.3 7
2013 1822 72.6 25.0 6.6
2014 1807 83.0 21.7 7.8
2015 1757 85.0 20.6 8
2016 1810 85.0 21.2 7
2017 1766 84.8 20.8 8.3
2018 1728 90.9 19.0 9.3
2019 1774 91.6 19.3 9.5
2020 1730 92.6 18.6 10.3
2021 1711 97.1 17.6 12.9
2022 1666 88.7 18.7 10.6
2023 1605 84.0 19.1 12
2024 1562 84.2 18.5 14.4

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 Saline High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1009 n/a n/a n/a
1989 977 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 932 68.0 13.7 0.8
1991 897 n/a n/a n/a
1992 892 n/a n/a n/a
1993 932 n/a 0.0 0
1994 1012 47.4 21.4 2.4
1995 1145 55.9 20.5 1.8
1996 1145 55.9 20.5 1.8
1997 1245 59.0 21.1 2.1
1998 1314 65.0 20.2 1.4
1999 1439 74.0 19.4 1.9
2000 1509 79.9 18.9 3.4
2001 1567 79.8 19.6 3.8
2002 1654 85.1 19.4 3.5
2003 1654 85.1 19.4 3.5
2004 1690 91.3 18.5 4.3
2005 1749 91.5 19.1 3.9
2006 1778 82.6 21.5 4.8
2007 1847 92.8 19.9 3
2008 1806 92.1 19.6 3.9
2009 1801 87.7 20.5 4.9
2010 1875 86.8 21.5 7
2011 1803 83.2 21.6 7.8
2012 1816 81.1 22.3 7
2013 1822 72.6 25.0 6.6
2014 1807 83.0 21.7 7.8
2015 1757 85.0 20.6 8
2016 1810 85.0 21.2 7
2017 1766 84.8 20.8 8.3
2018 1728 90.9 19.0 9.3
2019 1774 91.6 19.3 9.5
2020 1730 92.6 18.6 10.3
2021 1711 97.1 17.6 12.9
2022 1666 88.7 18.7 10.6
2023 1605 84.0 19.1 12
2024 1562 84.2 18.5 14.4

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 Saline High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $461 (3.6%) $12,174 (96.4%) $12,635
2020 $561 (4.5%) $11,935 (95.5%) $12,496
2021 $1,006 (8.0%) $11,537 (92.0%) $12,542
2022 $1,089 (7.6%) $13,180 (92.4%) $14,269
2023 $1,087 (6.8%) $14,810 (93.2%) $15,897

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saline High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 666 High schoolsRanks 13th of 735 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Saline High School)73.369.1
 4.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Saline Area Schools)72.168
 4.1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Saline High School)83.579.7
 3.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Saline Area Schools)82.378.3
 4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Saline High School)70.558.7
 11.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Saline Area Schools)68.956.9
 12%
   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 Students17741605
 9.5%
African American3822
 42.1%
American Indian138
 38.5%
Asian8479
 6%
Hispanic4447
 6.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White15451358
 12.1%
Two or More Races4791
 93.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.5%12%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saline High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,562 students attended Saline High School.

Saline High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harvest Elementary School
Elementary : Heritage School
Elementary : Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Woodland Meadows Elementary School
Middle : Saline Middle School

Students at Saline High School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Yes! Saline High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 743 Michigan high schools.


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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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