St Joseph High School

Summary:

St Joseph High School is a public high school located in Saint Joseph, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 988 students. The school is part of the Lakeshore School District (Berrien), which is ranked 47th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St Joseph High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, with a statewide ranking between 33rd and 88th over the past decade. The school's performance on standardized tests is also impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in subjects like Math, Reading, and Science. Additionally, the school has maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.9% to 98.3% over the past five years, well above the state average. While the student population is predominantly White (75.3%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with significant percentages of African American (9.41%), Hispanic (5.97%), and Asian (4.76%) students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bridgman High School and Lakeshore High School, which also have high rankings in the state, St Joseph High School stands out with slightly higher overall performance metrics in areas like test scores and graduation rates. However, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate (19.9%) and the lower performance of certain student subgroups suggest areas for potential improvement, which could further enhance the school's already impressive outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2521 Stadium Dr
       Saint Joseph, MI  49085-1825


(269) 926-3200

District: St. Joseph Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,207 Help


Feeder schools for St Joseph High School:

Elementary:    Brown School
    Clarke School
    Lincoln School
Middle:    Upton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  988

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
African American:
9.4%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.9% Help


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Compare Details St Joseph High School ranks better than 91.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St Joseph 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 (75.3%), African American (9.4%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Joseph High School is 20. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Joseph High School is $14,207.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Joseph High School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Joseph High School 60th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See St Joseph High School in the ranking list.)

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St. Joseph Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Joseph Public Schools 47th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St Joseph High School

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Rank History for all students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.06 57th 705 91.9%
2007 85.34 74th 767 90.4%
2008 86.47 79th 750 89.5%
2009 89.99 50th 754 93.4%
2010 88.15 47th 765 93.9%
2011 88.50 43rd 784 94.5%
2012 92.35 41st 773 94.7%
2013 95.71 25th 805 96.9%
2014 93.98 33rd 799 95.9%
2015 86.01 88th 832 89.4%
2016 93.17 36th 852 95.8%
2017 91.67 44th 835 94.7%
2018 93.60 38th 824 95.4%
2019 89.75 62nd 666 90.7%
2021 81.30 75th 561 86.6%
2022 91.93 46th 531 91.3%
2023 85.39 83rd 735 88.7%
2024 90.00 60th 743 91.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.68 21st 105 80.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.73 55th 315 82.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.95 47th 755 93.8%
2019 84.34 60th 532 88.7%
2021 68.44 97th 417 76.7%
2022 58.71 153rd 369 58.5%
2023 68.08 159th 614 74.1%
2024 72.14 134th 654 79.5%
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Rank History for Female students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.03 20th 710 97.2%
2019 92.04 31st 554 94.4%
2021 75.31 81st 462 82.5%
2022 83.13 71st 416 82.9%
2023 71.37 134th 611 78.1%
2024 89.06 48th 619 92.2%
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Rank History for Male students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.73 67th 707 90.5%
2019 83.29 72nd 543 86.7%
2021 79.23 70th 472 85.2%
2022 94.76 32nd 440 92.7%
2023 90.63 43rd 611 93.0%
2024 86.79 65th 633 89.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.44 24th 87 72.4%
2023 41.66 37th 63 41.3%
2024 36.48 48th 70 31.4%
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Rank History for African American students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.98 14th 254 94.5%
2019 76.10 27th 147 81.6%
2021 46.50 37th 59 37.3%
2023 41.67 87th 170 48.8%
2024 82.90 23rd 188 87.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.48 20th 190 89.5%
2024 86.41 20th 195 89.7%
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Rank History for White students at St Joseph High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.92 44th 708 93.8%
2019 90.83 45th 582 92.3%
2021 83.90 69th 516 86.6%
2022 92.74 36th 492 92.7%
2023 87.89 59th 647 90.9%
2024 87.23 64th 638 90.0%
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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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Enrollment information for St Joseph High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 891 7 22 3 1 n/a n/a 0 924
1989 830 6 24 5 1 n/a n/a 0 866
1990 785 8 18 5 2 n/a n/a 0 818
1991 740 8 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1992 737 10 22 4 1 n/a n/a 0 774
1993 737 10 17 7 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1994 740 11 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1995 784 12 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1996 784 12 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1997 790 15 29 6 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 837 28 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 894
1999 853 19 41 10 1 n/a n/a 0 924
2000 883 28 34 9 1 n/a n/a 0 955
2001 904 30 27 12 0 n/a n/a 0 973
2002 950 28 34 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1027
2003 950 28 34 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1027
2004 941 23 46 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1030
2005 898 30 52 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1001
2006 921 45 59 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1048
2007 901 70 52 14 6 n/a n/a 0 1043
2008 862 84 41 18 6 n/a n/a 0 1011
2009 861 74 39 12 6 n/a n/a 0 992
2010 785 82 38 17 5 n/a n/a 0 927
2011 822 67 35 24 4 2 10 0 964
2012 828 70 43 20 5 1 1 0 968
2013 831 74 46 23 6 0 3 0 983
2014 857 70 52 23 8 1 7 0 1018
2015 831 70 49 29 8 1 6 0 994
2016 815 74 48 28 7 0 15 0 987
2017 853 86 53 40 7 0 16 0 1055
2018 831 78 51 38 6 0 15 0 1019
2019 842 79 49 43 8 1 25 0 1047
2020 834 89 45 45 6 2 27 0 1048
2021 818 95 46 51 4 3 26 0 1043
2022 804 93 47 48 4 1 37 0 1034
2023 744 93 47 59 1 2 42 0 988

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 St Joseph High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 n/a n/a n/a
1989 866 n/a n/a 1.4
1990 818 63.0 12.9 1.2
1991 770 n/a n/a n/a
1992 774 n/a n/a 3.2
1993 772 n/a 0.0 3.6
1994 781 46.5 16.8 3.5
1995 822 49.5 16.6 2.4
1996 822 49.5 16.6 2.4
1997 840 50.0 16.8 2.6
1998 894 49.0 18.2 2.6
1999 924 53.0 17.4 3.1
2000 955 55.0 17.4 5.1
2001 973 56.5 17.2 4.3
2002 1027 58.6 17.5 5.7
2003 1027 58.6 17.5 5.7
2004 1030 57.4 17.9 7.6
2005 1001 59.0 17.0 8.9
2006 1048 58.7 17.9 8.7
2007 1043 59.6 17.5 12.6
2008 1011 54.4 18.6 7.3
2009 992 55.6 17.8 10.2
2010 927 52.0 17.8 17.5
2011 964 47.6 20.2 19.1
2012 968 52.2 18.5 17.4
2013 983 50.4 19.4 21.8
2014 1018 50.2 20.2 23.1
2015 994 49.0 20.2 22.5
2016 987 47.0 21.0 24.4
2017 1055 45.6 23.1 24.6
2018 1019 49.0 20.7 27.7
2019 1047 50.0 20.9 29.4
2020 1048 49.3 21.2 32.1
2021 1043 82.0 12.7 25.4
2022 1034 63.3 16.3 20
2023 988 49.4 20.0 25.9

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 St Joseph High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 924 n/a n/a n/a
1989 866 n/a n/a 1.4
1990 818 63.0 12.9 1.2
1991 770 n/a n/a n/a
1992 774 n/a n/a 3.2
1993 772 n/a 0.0 3.6
1994 781 46.5 16.8 3.5
1995 822 49.5 16.6 2.4
1996 822 49.5 16.6 2.4
1997 840 50.0 16.8 2.6
1998 894 49.0 18.2 2.6
1999 924 53.0 17.4 3.1
2000 955 55.0 17.4 5.1
2001 973 56.5 17.2 4.3
2002 1027 58.6 17.5 5.7
2003 1027 58.6 17.5 5.7
2004 1030 57.4 17.9 7.6
2005 1001 59.0 17.0 8.9
2006 1048 58.7 17.9 8.7
2007 1043 59.6 17.5 12.6
2008 1011 54.4 18.6 7.3
2009 992 55.6 17.8 10.2
2010 927 52.0 17.8 17.5
2011 964 47.6 20.2 19.1
2012 968 52.2 18.5 17.4
2013 983 50.4 19.4 21.8
2014 1018 50.2 20.2 23.1
2015 994 49.0 20.2 22.5
2016 987 47.0 21.0 24.4
2017 1055 45.6 23.1 24.6
2018 1019 49.0 20.7 27.7
2019 1047 50.0 20.9 29.4
2020 1048 49.3 21.2 32.1
2021 1043 82.0 12.7 25.4
2022 1034 63.3 16.3 20
2023 988 49.4 20.0 25.9

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 St Joseph High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $444 (4.2%) $10,140 (95.8%) $10,583
2020 $394 (3.8%) $9,998 (96.2%) $10,392
2021 $614 (5.5%) $10,609 (94.5%) $11,223
2022 $1,201 (9.9%) $10,978 (90.1%) $12,179
2023 $570 (4.0%) $13,636 (96.0%) $14,207

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St Joseph 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 666 High schoolsRanks 83rd of 735 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (St Joseph High School)66.748
 18.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (St. Joseph Public Schools)66.748
 18.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (St Joseph High School)73.670.2
 3.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (St. Joseph Public Schools)73.670.2
 3.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (St Joseph High School)55.949.4
 6.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph Public Schools)55.949.4
 6.5%
   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 Students1047988
 5.6%
African American7993
 17.7%
American Indian81
 87.5%
Asian4947
 4.1%
Hispanic4359
 37.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White842744
 11.6%
Two or More Races2542
 68%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%25.9%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St Joseph High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 988 students attended St Joseph High School.

Yes. St Joseph High School ranks in the top 8.1% of Michigan high schools.

St Joseph High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brown School
Elementary : Clarke School
Elementary : Lincoln School
Middle : Upton Middle School

Students at St Joseph High School are 75% White, 9% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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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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