Asher School

Summary:

Asher School is a public high school located in Southgate, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 337. The school is part of the Southgate Community School District, which is ranked 453 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Asher School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years. The school has seen a significant decline in its 4-year graduation rates, dropping from 33.3% in 2021-2022 to just 25.1% in 2022-2023. Asher School also struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 11.1% to 33.9% over the past 5 years, and chronic absenteeism, with rates far exceeding the state and district averages. Academically, Asher School students consistently score well below the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 14% to 25.6% across various subjects and years.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Southgate Anderson High School, Lincoln Park High School, and Allen Park High School, Asher School's performance is significantly lower, with higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better academic achievement. Additionally, Asher School has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 69.14% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which may contribute to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195-2052

(734) 246-4633

District: Southgate Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
664^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,259

Student/teacher ratio: 29.4

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.2%

African American:

14.6%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Asher School ranks worse than 89.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Asher 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 Student population at Asher School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), African American (14.6%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Asher School is 29.4. (See more...)

Compare Asher School employs 12.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Asher School is $9,259.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Asher School:

SchoolDigger ranks Asher School 664^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Asher School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Southgate Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southgate Community School District 453^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Asher School

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Rank History for all students at Asher School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	7.34	699^th	767	8.9%
2008	12.25	652^nd	750	13.1%
2009	10.30	666^th	754	11.7%
2010	12.04	669^th	765	12.5%
2011	35.88	555^th	784	29.2%
2012	17.47	619^th	773	19.9%
2013	14.04	668^th	805	17.0%
2014	9.47	703^rd	799	12.0%
2015	21.27	650^th	832	21.9%
2016	21.23	617^th	852	27.6%
2017	9.12	672^nd	835	19.5%
2018	7.21	741^st	824	10.1%
2023	15.54	629^th	735	14.4%
2024	10.30	664^th	743	10.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Asher School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.63	699^th	755	7.4%
2023	16.76	536^th	614	12.7%
2024	8.54	614^th	654	6.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Asher School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.70	676^th	710	4.8%
2024	9.99	563^rd	619	9.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Asher School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.00	496^th	611	18.8%
2024	6.23	600^th	633	5.2%

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Rank History for White students at Asher School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	2.83	677^th	708	4.4%
2023	15.79	569^th	647	12.1%
2024	2.67	627^th	638	1.7%

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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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by a student
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Well, I was a graduate of Asher in 2006. I think this is a great school for students that are struggling to find themselves or having trouble in their current high school. I actually dropped out of high school in 2004 and returned to Asher in 2005. I thought all of the teachers were very caring and willing to help. Also, the schedule for the classes are a bit more flexible.

Finally, this school is ran more like a college. By this I mean if a person does not show up for school it is their issue to deal with. It is not something that is the schools responsibility. Honestly, this worked very well for me. I was responsible for myself.

I learned a lot about myself and grew, as a person, from attending this school. I always tell people how Asher changed me and my life. Now, six years later, I am a college undergrad with a degree in business.

I want people to know that it is okay to attend an alternative high school. Some people/students work better in this environment. Wonderful school!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Asher School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	422	48	3	31	3	n/a	n/a	507
2007	450	62	5	40	4	n/a	n/a	561
2008	458	62	4	43	2	n/a	n/a	569
2009	492	66	4	53	4	n/a	n/a	619
2010	532	81	0	56	7	n/a	n/a	676
2011	545	82	4	25	17	5	0	678
2012	530	90	9	57	19	4	0	709
2013	527	101	11	29	16	2	0	686
2014	447	78	8	13	15	1	0	562
2015	322	47	5	37	4	0	4	419
2016	260	41	3	42	3	0	1	350
2017	241	31	3	39	4	0	1	319
2018	141	19	1	21	2	0	1	185
2019	87	15	1	18	2	0	2	125
2020	126	29	0	20	1	0	1	177
2021	103	23	1	14	1	0	0	142
2022	156	43	3	27	3	0	0	232
2023	245	43	1	46	2	0	0	337
2024	255	53	2	47	1	0	5	363

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 Asher School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	507	17.2	29.5	15.6
2007	561	16.7	33.6	0.2
2008	569	18.5	30.8	15.8
2009	619	19.0	32.6	31.2
2010	676	20.4	33.0	29.7
2011	678	22.3	30.3	20.4
2012	709	21.1	33.5	40.5
2013	686	19.8	34.5	40.7
2014	562	19.0	29.5	42.5
2015	419	18.0	23.2	37
2016	350	19.0	18.4	52.3
2017	319	16.0	19.8	42.3
2018	185	10.7	17.2	62.7
2019	125	8.1	15.3	64.8
2020	177	9.9	17.7	70.6
2021	142	9.6	14.7	64.1
2022	232	8.3	27.8	70.7
2023	337	10.3	32.6	69.1
2024	363	12.3	29.4	74.1

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 Asher School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	507	17.2	29.5	15.6
2007	561	16.7	33.6	0.2
2008	569	18.5	30.8	15.8
2009	619	19.0	32.6	31.2
2010	676	20.4	33.0	29.7
2011	678	22.3	30.3	20.4
2012	709	21.1	33.5	40.5
2013	686	19.8	34.5	40.7
2014	562	19.0	29.5	42.5
2015	419	18.0	23.2	37
2016	350	19.0	18.4	52.3
2017	319	16.0	19.8	42.3
2018	185	10.7	17.2	62.7
2019	125	8.1	15.3	64.8
2020	177	9.9	17.7	70.6
2021	142	9.6	14.7	64.1
2022	232	8.3	27.8	70.7
2023	337	10.3	32.6	69.1
2024	363	12.3	29.4	74.1

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 Asher School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$483 (11.2%)	$3,818 (88.8%)	$4,301
2020	$448 (10.5%)	$3,830 (89.5%)	$4,278
2021	$655 (12.0%)	$4,798 (88.0%)	$5,453
2022	$846 (9.1%)	$8,418 (90.9%)	$9,263
2023	$874 (9.4%)	$8,386 (90.6%)	$9,259

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Asher School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	337	169.6%
African American	15	43	186.7%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	18	46	155.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	245	181.6%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	69.1%	4.3%

Schools Near Asher School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Asher School	Public	9-12	14101 Leroy St	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Southgate Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 246-4633	363	12	29.4	74.1%	255 (70.2%)	53 (14.6%)	47 (12.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	10.3	664^th of 743 public high schools	10.6%		15.5	629^th of 735 public high schools	14.4%	35	18.2		18.0	14.0	$9,259	$874	$8,386
Southgate Anderson High School	Public	9-12	15475 Leroy St	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Southgate Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 246-4611	986	49	19.9	50.7%	703 (71.3%)	105 (10.6%)	134 (13.6%)	20 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.0%)	34.3	474^th of 743 public high schools	36.2%		30.2	519^th of 735 public high schools	29.4%	45	42.8	8.8	31.5	33.1	$19,207	$2,618	$16,589
Riverview Transition Center	Public	12	13199 Colvin St	Riverview	48193	Wayne County	Riverview Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 285-2043	11	0	110.0	63.6%	9 (81.8%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$4,438	$458	$3,980
Riverview Community High School	Public	9-12	12431 Longsdorf St	Riverview	48193	Wayne County	Riverview Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 285-7361	893	41	21.8	44.7%	704 (78.8%)	59 (6.6%)	89 (10.0%)	21 (2.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.8%)	82.6	97^th of 743 public high schools	86.9%		68.6	194^th of 735 public high schools	73.6%	97	67.9	34.0	56.1	55.6	$12,134	$903	$11,231
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	540 Eureka Rd	Wyandotte	48192	Wayne County	Wyandotte School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(734) 759-5010	1,230	69	17.8	55.8%	931 (75.7%)	52 (4.2%)	191 (15.5%)	6 (0.5%)	6 (0.5%)	6 (0.5%)	38 (3.1%)	31.2	502^nd of 743 public high schools	32.4%		39.6	435^th of 735 public high schools	40.8%	67	45.4	19.5	25.4	21.5	$19,007	$1,423	$17,584
Trenton High School	Public	9-12	2601 Charlton Rd	Trenton	48183	Wayne County	Trenton Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 692-4531	839	42	20.0	31.2%	714 (85.1%)	24 (2.9%)	64 (7.6%)	11 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.0%)	64.1	223^rd of 743 public high schools	70.0%		69.5	184^th of 735 public high schools	75.0%	39	53.4	28.6	42.5	46.3	$13,205	$667	$12,538
Mixter School	Public	12	3301 Electric Ave	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(313) 389-0210	42	21	2.0	66.7%	29 (69.0%)	5 (11.9%)	5 (11.9%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)					$56,041	$1,468	$54,574
Lincoln Park High School	Public	9-12	1701 Champaign Rd	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(313) 389-0234	1,391	65	21.3	84.4%	411 (29.5%)	212 (15.2%)	679 (48.8%)	14 (1.0%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (4.7%)	19.4	604^th of 743 public high schools	18.7%		12.4	650^th of 735 public high schools	11.6%	46	33.0	6.0	20.1	26.3	$17,169	$2,546	$14,622
Allen Park High School	Public	9-12	18401 Champaign Rd	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Allen Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 827-1200	1,136	57	19.9	37.4%	870 (76.6%)	39 (3.4%)	179 (15.8%)	9 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.1%)	53.6	310^th of 743 public high schools	58.3%		55.2	307^th of 735 public high schools	58.2%	3	51.5	21.0	42.2	38.0	$14,554	$963	$13,592
Hope Academic Academy	Public, Virtual, Magnet	9-12	27225 W Outer Dr	Ecorse	48229	Wayne County	Ecorse Public Schools	No	Yes	Yes	No	(313) 294-4750	70	1	70.0	94.3%	6 (8.6%)	58 (82.9%)	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)					$14,840	$2,517	$12,324

Frequently Asked Questions about Asher School

What is the racial makeup of Asher School?

Students at Asher School are 70% White, 15% African American, 13% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Asher School in?

Southgate Community School District

Is Asher School a good school?

Asher School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Asher School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended Asher School.

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