Sturgis High School

Summary:

Sturgis High School is a public high school in Sturgis, Michigan, serving 993 students in grades 9-12. While the school has consistently been ranked in the middle range of Michigan high schools, it faces several challenges that set it apart from nearby schools.

One key differentiator is Sturgis High School's relatively diverse student population, with 57.5% White, 36.46% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. However, the school has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 94.2% in 2019-2020 to 87.1% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average and nearby schools like Mendon MiddleHigh School (92.1%) and Centreville Junior Senior High School (96.0%). Additionally, Sturgis High School has experienced an increase in its dropout rates, rising from 1.4% in 2018-2019 to 4.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and most surrounding schools.

Another area of concern is Sturgis High School's high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 44.9% in 2020-2021 and remaining elevated at 23.8% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is also generally below the state averages and the performance of surrounding schools, such as Three Rivers High School and Bronson JrSr High School. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Sturgis High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 216 Vinewood Ave
       Sturgis, MI  49091-8426


(269) 659-1515

District: Sturgis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
427th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,115 Help


Feeder schools for Sturgis High School:

Elementary:    Congress School
    Eastwood School
    Wall School
    Wenzel School
Middle:    Sturgis Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  993

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.5%
Hispanic:
36.5%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Compare Details Sturgis High School ranks worse than 57.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sturgis 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 (57.5%), Hispanic (36.5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sturgis High School is 20.7. (See more...)
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Compare Sturgis High School employs 47.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sturgis High School is $13,115.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sturgis High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgis High School 427th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Sturgis High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sturgis High School

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Rank History for all students at Sturgis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.87 77th 705 89.1%
2007 70.78 240th 767 68.7%
2008 71.44 252nd 750 66.4%
2009 75.01 201st 754 73.3%
2010 67.95 314th 765 59.0%
2011 67.56 318th 784 59.4%
2012 52.17 414th 773 46.4%
2013 55.42 380th 805 52.8%
2014 53.01 410th 799 48.7%
2015 50.32 435th 832 47.7%
2016 62.45 296th 852 65.3%
2017 44.97 423rd 835 49.3%
2018 43.34 466th 824 43.4%
2019 39.60 403rd 666 39.5%
2021 23.85 455th 561 18.9%
2022 35.98 383rd 531 27.9%
2023 36.21 466th 735 36.6%
2024 39.42 427th 743 42.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sturgis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 36th 102 64.7%
2024 25.43 31st 43 27.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sturgis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.04 279th 315 11.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sturgis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.77 433rd 755 42.6%
2019 40.54 334th 532 37.2%
2021 20.84 366th 417 12.2%
2022 37.20 280th 369 24.1%
2023 39.15 377th 614 38.6%
2024 38.09 398th 654 39.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sturgis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.16 448th 710 36.9%
2019 30.55 406th 554 26.7%
2021 15.27 421st 462 8.9%
2022 21.54 379th 416 8.9%
2023 26.54 457th 611 25.2%
2024 40.20 362nd 619 41.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sturgis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.21 440th 707 37.8%
2019 36.92 358th 543 34.1%
2021 26.22 361st 472 23.5%
2022 41.79 276th 440 37.3%
2023 35.83 398th 611 34.9%
2024 26.83 479th 633 24.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sturgis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.34 162nd 201 19.4%
2019 25.86 71st 97 26.8%
2021 27.67 50th 64 21.9%
2022 18.88 71st 83 14.5%
2023 16.78 169th 190 11.1%
2024 17.17 171st 195 12.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sturgis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.93 372nd 708 47.5%
2019 41.17 344th 582 40.9%
2021 25.82 403rd 516 21.9%
2022 45.96 270th 492 45.1%
2023 42.07 361st 647 44.2%
2024 41.13 372nd 638 41.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Sturgis High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 847 7 6 8 0 n/a n/a -2 866
1989 804 8 8 11 0 n/a n/a -1 830
1990 823 7 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 850
1991 764 8 7 5 2 n/a n/a 10 796
1992 1004 8 12 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1040
1993 979 6 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1012
1994 833 8 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1995 801 4 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1996 801 4 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1997 875 3 11 40 0 n/a n/a 0 929
1998 869 7 15 35 0 n/a n/a 4 930
1999 837 11 9 40 0 n/a n/a 0 897
2000 833 8 11 58 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2001 849 13 7 52 0 n/a n/a 0 921
2002 848 16 11 72 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2003 848 16 11 72 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2004 806 12 12 72 0 n/a n/a 1 903
2005 766 14 18 85 0 n/a n/a 0 883
2006 809 12 25 108 1 n/a n/a 0 955
2007 783 11 14 139 0 n/a n/a 5 952
2008 783 9 15 164 n/a n/a n/a 4 975
2009 776 8 12 188 0 n/a n/a 6 990
2010 756 14 9 199 0 n/a n/a 10 988
2011 729 10 4 214 1 2 6 0 966
2012 654 12 7 219 0 2 14 0 908
2013 626 14 5 231 1 2 14 0 893
2014 612 24 5 233 0 1 9 0 884
2015 624 25 6 274 0 3 7 0 939
2016 612 27 9 307 0 1 12 0 968
2017 559 18 16 318 0 1 11 0 923
2018 566 20 16 355 0 1 16 0 974
2019 557 17 13 347 0 1 20 0 955
2020 531 17 13 358 0 0 25 0 944
2021 548 20 14 375 0 0 24 0 981
2022 541 22 14 373 0 0 27 0 977
2023 571 20 12 362 0 2 26 0 993

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 Sturgis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 866 n/a n/a n/a
1989 830 n/a n/a 5.5
1990 850 62.0 13.7 4.9
1991 796 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1040 n/a n/a 10.4
1993 1012 n/a 0.0 11.6
1994 856 48.6 17.6 10.3
1995 838 48.9 17.1 8.5
1996 838 48.9 17.1 8.5
1997 929 48.0 19.4 14.7
1998 930 50.0 18.6 13.4
1999 897 56.0 16.0 15.2
2000 910 46.8 19.4 26.6
2001 921 53.2 17.3 19.5
2002 947 54.6 17.3 24.8
2003 947 54.6 17.3 24.8
2004 903 51.6 17.5 29.8
2005 883 50.8 17.4 29.6
2006 955 51.0 18.7 34.8
2007 952 52.6 18.1 36.1
2008 975 48.6 20.1 32.5
2009 990 50.6 19.6 41.1
2010 988 50.5 19.5 50.3
2011 966 45.1 21.3 47.1
2012 908 46.1 19.6 47.7
2013 893 45.6 19.5 47.5
2014 884 46.0 19.2 47.1
2015 939 45.0 20.8 51.3
2016 968 44.0 22.0 46.4
2017 923 46.3 19.9 53.4
2018 974 44.5 21.8 52
2019 955 50.6 18.8 52.5
2020 944 46.6 20.2 55.4
2021 981 45.6 21.4 50.4
2022 977 44.0 22.2 61.5
2023 993 47.8 20.7 54.8

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 Sturgis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 866 n/a n/a n/a
1989 830 n/a n/a 5.5
1990 850 62.0 13.7 4.9
1991 796 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1040 n/a n/a 10.4
1993 1012 n/a 0.0 11.6
1994 856 48.6 17.6 10.3
1995 838 48.9 17.1 8.5
1996 838 48.9 17.1 8.5
1997 929 48.0 19.4 14.7
1998 930 50.0 18.6 13.4
1999 897 56.0 16.0 15.2
2000 910 46.8 19.4 26.6
2001 921 53.2 17.3 19.5
2002 947 54.6 17.3 24.8
2003 947 54.6 17.3 24.8
2004 903 51.6 17.5 29.8
2005 883 50.8 17.4 29.6
2006 955 51.0 18.7 34.8
2007 952 52.6 18.1 36.1
2008 975 48.6 20.1 32.5
2009 990 50.6 19.6 41.1
2010 988 50.5 19.5 50.3
2011 966 45.1 21.3 47.1
2012 908 46.1 19.6 47.7
2013 893 45.6 19.5 47.5
2014 884 46.0 19.2 47.1
2015 939 45.0 20.8 51.3
2016 968 44.0 22.0 46.4
2017 923 46.3 19.9 53.4
2018 974 44.5 21.8 52
2019 955 50.6 18.8 52.5
2020 944 46.6 20.2 55.4
2021 981 45.6 21.4 50.4
2022 977 44.0 22.2 61.5
2023 993 47.8 20.7 54.8

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 Sturgis High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (6.4%) $9,017 (93.6%) $9,630
2020 $604 (6.2%) $9,078 (93.8%) $9,681
2021 $1,308 (13.2%) $8,634 (86.8%) $9,942
2022 $1,098 (10.1%) $9,785 (89.9%) $10,883
2023 $1,999 (15.2%) $11,116 (84.8%) $13,115

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sturgis 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 403rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 466th of 735 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Sturgis High School)43.332.5
 10.8%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Sturgis Public Schools)41.832.5
 9.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Sturgis High School)47.639.8
 7.8%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Sturgis Public Schools)45.339.8
 5.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sturgis High School)25.720.3
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sturgis Public Schools)23.920.3
 3.6%
   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 Students955993
 4%
African American1720
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic347362
 4.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White557571
 2.5%
Two or More Races2026
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%54.8%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sturgis High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 993 students attended Sturgis High School.

Sturgis High School ranks 427th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Sturgis High School are 58% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Sturgis High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Congress School
Elementary : Eastwood School
Elementary : Wall School
Elementary : Wenzel School
Middle : Sturgis Middle School


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