Suttons Bay Senior High School

Summary:

Suttons Bay Senior High School is a public high school in Suttons Bay, Michigan, serving 161 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Elk Rapids Schools district, which is ranked 436 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Suttons Bay Senior High School stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 52.8% White, 22.98% Hispanic, and 16.77% Native American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, only 30.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science and M-Step/Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 39.6%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 83.3% to 91.8%, and its dropout rate has varied from 0% to 5.4%, which are generally higher than the nearby schools like Elk Rapids High School.

Another area of concern for Suttons Bay Senior High School is its high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 50.6% in the 2020-2021 school year, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.9% to 54.74%, suggesting that the school may need to provide additional support and resources to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. While the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, it faces unique challenges compared to its neighboring schools, such as The Greenspire High School and Traverse City High School, which generally outperform Suttons Bay Senior High School in various metrics.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 S Elm St
       Suttons Bay, MI  49682-5113


(231) 271-8604

District: Suttons Bay Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
464th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,298 Help


Feeder schools for Suttons Bay Senior High School:

Elementary:    Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  161

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.8%
Hispanic:
23.0%
American Indian:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Suttons Bay Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Suttons Bay Senior High School ranks worse than 62.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Suttons Bay Senior 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 Student population at Suttons Bay Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.8%), Hispanic (23%), American Indian (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suttons Bay Senior High School is 19.9. (See more...)
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Compare Suttons Bay Senior High School employs 8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suttons Bay Senior High School is $20,298.
Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

Suttons Bay Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Suttons Bay Senior High School 464th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Suttons Bay Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Suttons Bay Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suttons Bay Public Schools 436th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Suttons Bay Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 66.35 320th 858 62.7%
2012 59.82 346th 900 61.6%
2013 51.77 456th 919 50.4%
2014 62.34 321st 921 65.1%
2015 68.52 239th 919 74.0%
2016 60.46 325th 894 63.6%
2017 46.20 394th 821 52.0%
2018 57.40 370th 838 55.8%
2019 51.23 350th 792 55.8%
2021 37.85 406th 675 39.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Suttons Bay Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Suttons Bay Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.15 463rd 705 34.3%
2007 77.51 154th 767 79.9%
2008 78.47 160th 750 78.7%
2009 88.05 66th 754 91.2%
2010 69.65 289th 765 62.2%
2011 62.87 373rd 784 52.4%
2012 59.85 349th 773 54.9%
2013 44.68 472nd 805 41.4%
2014 55.97 377th 799 52.8%
2015 48.72 444th 832 46.6%
2016 57.83 343rd 852 59.7%
2017 48.85 386th 835 53.8%
2018 71.09 214th 824 74.0%
2019 52.43 305th 666 54.2%
2021 30.90 402nd 561 28.3%
2022 58.12 236th 531 55.6%
2023 69.27 188th 735 74.4%
2024 35.71 464th 743 37.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Suttons Bay Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.00 276th 755 63.4%
2023 72.17 120th 614 80.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Suttons Bay Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 461st 710 35.1%
2022 42.35 277th 416 33.4%
2023 85.57 63rd 611 89.7%
2024 41.73 345th 619 44.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Suttons Bay Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.75 125th 707 82.3%
2021 44.46 252nd 472 46.6%
2022 64.72 159th 440 63.9%
2023 40.84 363rd 611 40.6%
2024 27.78 471st 633 25.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Suttons Bay Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.83 99th 708 86.0%
2019 81.47 89th 582 84.7%
2021 52.17 211th 516 59.1%
2022 83.10 80th 492 83.7%
2023 75.93 130th 647 79.9%
2024 66.19 182nd 638 71.5%
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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 Suttons Bay Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 0 4 16 13 n/a n/a -1 336
1989 304 1 7 32 17 n/a n/a 0 361
1990 309 1 5 23 31 n/a n/a -1 368
1991 325 1 4 4 27 n/a n/a 0 361
1992 334 1 4 19 33 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 368 0 6 25 26 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 381 1 4 29 25 n/a n/a 0 440
1995 386 2 5 24 42 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 386 2 5 24 42 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 251 2 3 12 28 n/a n/a 0 296
1998 277 0 3 14 37 n/a n/a 0 331
1999 286 1 5 15 40 n/a n/a 0 347
2000 293 1 2 14 37 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 308 1 1 19 46 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 307 0 1 21 46 n/a n/a 7 382
2003 307 0 1 21 46 n/a n/a 7 382
2004 292 1 1 20 48 n/a n/a 17 379
2005 264 1 4 21 43 n/a n/a 16 349
2006 273 2 3 24 44 n/a n/a 16 362
2007 278 1 1 23 40 n/a n/a 9 352
2008 270 n/a 4 21 48 n/a n/a 8 351
2009 286 0 1 30 43 n/a n/a 9 369
2010 224 0 4 30 46 n/a n/a 14 318
2011 267 5 4 39 67 0 19 0 401
2012 196 1 2 37 63 0 15 0 314
2013 155 1 2 38 58 0 14 0 268
2014 158 0 3 35 58 0 15 0 269
2015 176 2 5 37 56 0 13 0 289
2016 155 2 8 34 49 0 16 0 264
2017 152 0 6 41 48 0 20 0 267
2018 141 2 6 48 42 0 14 0 253
2019 136 1 6 52 44 0 14 0 253
2020 127 1 5 53 50 0 15 0 251
2021 96 0 5 44 28 0 17 0 190
2022 89 0 3 34 24 0 8 0 158
2023 85 1 1 37 27 0 10 0 161

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 Suttons Bay Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 n/a n/a n/a
1989 361 n/a n/a 0
1990 368 25.0 14.7 n/a
1991 361 n/a n/a n/a
1992 391 n/a n/a n/a
1993 425 n/a 0.0 12.5
1994 440 26.4 16.7 0
1995 459 27.6 16.6 0
1996 459 27.6 16.6 0
1997 296 16.0 18.5 5.4
1998 331 16.0 20.7 6.6
1999 347 16.0 21.7 9.5
2000 347 17.3 20.1 11
2001 375 19.3 19.4 21.3
2002 382 17.3 22.1 21.1
2003 382 17.3 22.1 21.1
2004 379 17.5 21.7 24.6
2005 349 16.9 20.7 26.4
2006 362 17.7 20.5 29.2
2007 352 18.0 19.6 22.7
2008 351 18.6 18.9 23.9
2009 369 19.1 19.3 24.7
2010 318 17.2 18.4 34.9
2011 401 21.8 18.3 36.4
2012 314 18.7 16.7 42.7
2013 268 18.0 14.8 44.4
2014 269 18.0 14.8 43.5
2015 289 15.0 19.2 42.6
2016 264 15.0 17.6 40.2
2017 267 13.1 20.2 39.3
2018 253 11.9 21.1 49
2019 253 13.3 19.0 49.8
2020 251 11.8 21.1 55
2021 190 12.4 15.2 54.7
2022 158 7.7 20.3 51.9
2023 161 8.0 19.9 53.4

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 Suttons Bay Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 n/a n/a n/a
1989 361 n/a n/a 0
1990 368 25.0 14.7 n/a
1991 361 n/a n/a n/a
1992 391 n/a n/a n/a
1993 425 n/a 0.0 12.5
1994 440 26.4 16.7 0
1995 459 27.6 16.6 0
1996 459 27.6 16.6 0
1997 296 16.0 18.5 5.4
1998 331 16.0 20.7 6.6
1999 347 16.0 21.7 9.5
2000 347 17.3 20.1 11
2001 375 19.3 19.4 21.3
2002 382 17.3 22.1 21.1
2003 382 17.3 22.1 21.1
2004 379 17.5 21.7 24.6
2005 349 16.9 20.7 26.4
2006 362 17.7 20.5 29.2
2007 352 18.0 19.6 22.7
2008 351 18.6 18.9 23.9
2009 369 19.1 19.3 24.7
2010 318 17.2 18.4 34.9
2011 401 21.8 18.3 36.4
2012 314 18.7 16.7 42.7
2013 268 18.0 14.8 44.4
2014 269 18.0 14.8 43.5
2015 289 15.0 19.2 42.6
2016 264 15.0 17.6 40.2
2017 267 13.1 20.2 39.3
2018 253 11.9 21.1 49
2019 253 13.3 19.0 49.8
2020 251 11.8 21.1 55
2021 190 12.4 15.2 54.7
2022 158 7.7 20.3 51.9
2023 161 8.0 19.9 53.4

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 Suttons Bay Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $564 (4.6%) $11,728 (95.4%) $12,293
2020 $588 (5.2%) $10,774 (94.8%) $11,362
2021 $1,247 (9.1%) $12,488 (90.9%) $13,736
2022 $2,101 (11.1%) $16,798 (88.9%) $18,898
2023 $1,763 (8.7%) $18,534 (91.3%) $20,298

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Suttons Bay Senior 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 305th of 666 High schoolsRanks 188th of 735 High schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Suttons Bay Senior High School)44.842.1
 2.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Suttons Bay Public Schools)36.630.9
 5.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Suttons Bay Senior High School)58.650
 8.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Suttons Bay Public Schools)39.338.4
 0.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Suttons Bay Senior High School)3129.7
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Suttons Bay Public Schools)19.624.6
 5%
   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 Students253161
 36.4%
African American11
American Indian4427
 38.6%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic5237
 28.8%
Pacific Islander00
White13685
 37.5%
Two or More Races1410
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%53.4%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Suttons Bay Senior High School

Students at Suttons Bay Senior High School are 53% White, 23% Hispanic, 17% American Indian, 6% Two or more races.

Suttons Bay Senior High School ranks 464th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 161 students attended Suttons Bay Senior High School.

Suttons Bay Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Suttons Bay Elementary Middle 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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