Utica High School

Summary:

Utica High School is a public high school serving 1,368 students in grades 9-12 in Utica, Michigan, which is part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and support for diverse student populations, though there are opportunities for improvement in certain areas.

Utica High School consistently ranks in the top 30-40% of Michigan high schools, with a current ranking of 130 out of 743 schools. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT, is above the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Additionally, Utica High School has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.7% to 97.4% over the past five years, and a declining dropout rate, from 3.6% to 0.9% during the same period. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, while decreasing, is still higher than the state average.

Compared to other high schools in the Utica Community Schools district, such as Eisenhower High School and Adlai Stevenson High School, Utica High School's performance is generally stronger. But it lags behind the top-performing schools in the nearby Rochester Community School District, such as Stoney Creek High School and Athens High School. Additionally, Utica High School's performance for students in special education and English language learner subgroups is less strong, indicating an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 47255 Shelby Rd
       Utica, MI  48317-3156


(586) 797-2200

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,507 Help


Feeder schools for Utica High School:

Elementary:    Beacon Tree Elementary School
    Flickinger Elementary School
    Issac Monfort Elementary School
    Roberts Elementary School
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Middle:    Eppler Junior High School
    Shelby Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  1,368

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
Hispanic:
5.0%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Utica High School ranks better than 82.5% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Utica 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%), Hispanic (5%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Utica High School is 18.8, which is the 3rd best among 4 high schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Utica High School is $14,507, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Utica Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Utica High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Utica High School 130th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Utica High School in the ranking list.)

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Utica Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Utica Community Schools 166th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Utica High School

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Rank History for all students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.04 344th 705 51.2%
2007 70.26 251st 767 67.3%
2008 77.84 171st 750 77.2%
2009 74.64 205th 754 72.8%
2010 67.71 319th 765 58.3%
2011 71.43 258th 784 67.1%
2012 67.59 252nd 773 67.4%
2013 72.42 209th 805 74.0%
2014 69.29 234th 799 70.7%
2015 71.65 230th 832 72.4%
2016 75.51 178th 852 79.1%
2017 68.58 216th 835 74.1%
2018 74.96 182nd 824 77.9%
2019 66.43 209th 666 68.6%
2021 64.36 154th 561 72.5%
2022 66.38 182nd 531 65.7%
2023 55.01 309th 735 58.0%
2024 77.97 130th 743 82.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.75 70th 102 31.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.11 60th 315 81.0%
2019 18.74 53rd 61 13.1%
2021 45.41 13th 25 48.0%
2023 24.21 87th 116 25.0%
2024 36.79 80th 130 38.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.44 272nd 755 64.0%
2019 57.00 209th 532 60.7%
2021 56.99 163rd 417 60.9%
2022 48.88 209th 369 43.4%
2023 49.27 291st 614 52.6%
2024 74.98 113th 654 82.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.62 208th 710 70.7%
2019 59.85 212th 554 61.7%
2021 66.87 112th 462 75.8%
2022 64.81 156th 416 62.5%
2023 46.83 316th 611 48.3%
2024 76.45 112th 619 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.93 150th 707 78.8%
2019 62.89 193rd 543 64.5%
2021 49.48 208th 472 55.9%
2022 58.64 189th 440 57.0%
2023 53.45 262nd 611 57.1%
2024 72.17 148th 633 76.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.94 32nd 87 63.2%
2019 15.15 36th 42 14.3%
2021 35.27 32nd 42 23.8%
2023 31.45 46th 63 27.0%
2024 67.90 28th 70 60.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.33 43rd 254 83.1%
2019 79.07 22nd 147 85.0%
2024 85.57 18th 188 90.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.00 172nd 201 14.4%
2019 81.77 15th 97 84.5%
2023 41.96 105th 190 44.7%
2024 73.35 48th 195 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at Utica High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.01 188th 708 73.4%
2019 57.91 238th 582 59.1%
2021 61.11 156th 516 69.8%
2022 59.27 201st 492 59.1%
2023 47.67 312th 647 51.8%
2024 67.67 176th 638 72.4%
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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 parent
Monday, October 25, 2021

Open Quote The UCS District has proven themselves to be of great value in preparing students for a collegiate career. The IRC houses the MST (STEM) program and actually begins guiding the students in 6th grade with excelling in math. If your child has high academic potential, the UCS District provides resources and opportunities to achieve their best. As with anything in life, you're only going to get out of it what you put into it. Utica Community School District has an excellent return on investment for parents willing to support their children, and the UCS teachers. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 10, 2020

Open Quote Horrible administration. They're dishonest and spend more time trying to get out of doing their job than actually doing it. They're sneaky and unethical. They will grade assignments that were never completed and change other grades to give the illusion they student is doing great. The school, and district, is a dictatorship who snubs and looks down their noses at anyone that they can't control. The students suffer! They are afraid to make a move in this school for fear of reprimand. The teachers themselves can't negotiate with this horrible administration. Do not send your children to this district. There are better schools who want to partner with the students and parents on education. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, December 13, 2019

Open Quote We transferred here from another school. We are so glad we did. They challenge my child and all the teachers are very helpful. They come in early and stay late if a student needs help. I had questions leading up to the first day and they were answered promptly. So far, this school is so much better than our old school. One disappointment is the district's lack of contract with the teachers. They go above and beyond and shouldn't be without a contract! That's the fault of the district, not the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 28, 2019

Open Quote Absolute worst school for special education in Macomb County. Subject matter experts agree they don't follow the law. They manufacture documents and lie to discredit students and parents. The administration and teachers have no integrity.
Their goal for special education is to provide the least amount of education. Don't move to this district and move out of it if you can. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Utica High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1271 2 20 9 6 n/a n/a -3 1305
1989 1172 21 5 7 1 n/a n/a -2 1204
1990 1122 3 33 7 2 n/a n/a -3 1164
1991 1073 2 34 15 8 n/a n/a 0 1132
1992 1063 5 35 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1112
1993 1040 5 37 6 11 n/a n/a 0 1099
1994 1056 11 26 9 6 n/a n/a 0 1108
1995 1060 14 36 11 12 n/a n/a 0 1133
1996 1060 14 36 11 12 n/a n/a 0 1133
1997 1053 46 20 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1133
1998 1014 13 32 6 4 n/a n/a 0 1069
1999 1129 13 25 7 5 n/a n/a 0 1179
2000 1181 17 36 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1247
2001 1273 16 38 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1337
2002 1267 21 36 58 2 n/a n/a 2 1386
2003 1267 21 36 58 2 n/a n/a 2 1386
2004 1280 22 44 105 7 n/a n/a 2 1460
2005 1477 43 46 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1581
2006 1461 52 34 11 6 n/a n/a 0 1564
2007 1338 54 33 14 3 n/a n/a 4 1446
2008 1254 72 33 15 5 n/a n/a 1 1380
2009 1222 73 29 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1345
2010 1214 87 37 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1363
2011 1236 100 38 31 1 0 1 0 1407
2012 1252 87 35 26 0 2 3 0 1405
2013 1196 70 40 28 0 3 4 0 1341
2014 1150 58 40 35 3 4 11 0 1301
2015 1139 55 42 32 1 6 15 0 1290
2016 1140 55 44 43 2 7 21 0 1312
2017 1170 52 48 54 1 7 21 0 1353
2018 1187 57 60 59 2 6 23 0 1394
2019 1159 70 60 63 4 4 27 0 1387
2020 1218 73 62 64 3 4 34 0 1458
2021 1183 66 57 61 2 3 32 0 1404
2022 1207 51 53 63 1 3 30 0 1408
2023 1142 64 57 69 1 1 34 0 1368

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 Utica High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1305 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1204 n/a n/a 2
1990 1164 65.0 17.9 1.9
1991 1132 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1112 n/a n/a 1
1993 1099 n/a 0.0 5.3
1994 1108 69.0 16.1 4.8
1995 1133 66.0 17.2 3.4
1996 1133 66.0 17.2 3.4
1997 1133 73.0 15.5 3.4
1998 1069 63.0 17.0 2.9
1999 1179 66.0 17.9 2.5
2000 1247 66.5 18.8 2
2001 1337 72.5 18.4 2.3
2002 1386 70.0 19.8 6.6
2003 1386 70.0 19.8 6.6
2004 1460 77.5 18.8 6.7
2005 1581 79.6 19.9 7.5
2006 1564 82.5 19.0 8.4
2007 1446 67.2 21.5 6.7
2008 1380 65.9 20.9 8.4
2009 1345 65.4 20.6 11.8
2010 1363 67.2 20.2 22.2
2011 1407 65.5 21.4 24.7
2012 1405 64.5 21.7 31.2
2013 1341 62.5 21.4 29.3
2014 1301 60.5 21.5 29.7
2015 1290 61.0 21.1 28.8
2016 1312 62.0 21.1 26.6
2017 1353 60.5 22.3 27.2
2018 1394 61.7 22.5 32.4
2019 1387 60.5 22.9 34.8
2020 1458 69.9 20.8 37.5
2021 1404 67.8 20.7 36.4
2022 1408 70.8 19.8 34.1
2023 1368 72.6 18.8 36.1

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 Utica High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1305 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1204 n/a n/a 2
1990 1164 65.0 17.9 1.9
1991 1132 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1112 n/a n/a 1
1993 1099 n/a 0.0 5.3
1994 1108 69.0 16.1 4.8
1995 1133 66.0 17.2 3.4
1996 1133 66.0 17.2 3.4
1997 1133 73.0 15.5 3.4
1998 1069 63.0 17.0 2.9
1999 1179 66.0 17.9 2.5
2000 1247 66.5 18.8 2
2001 1337 72.5 18.4 2.3
2002 1386 70.0 19.8 6.6
2003 1386 70.0 19.8 6.6
2004 1460 77.5 18.8 6.7
2005 1581 79.6 19.9 7.5
2006 1564 82.5 19.0 8.4
2007 1446 67.2 21.5 6.7
2008 1380 65.9 20.9 8.4
2009 1345 65.4 20.6 11.8
2010 1363 67.2 20.2 22.2
2011 1407 65.5 21.4 24.7
2012 1405 64.5 21.7 31.2
2013 1341 62.5 21.4 29.3
2014 1301 60.5 21.5 29.7
2015 1290 61.0 21.1 28.8
2016 1312 62.0 21.1 26.6
2017 1353 60.5 22.3 27.2
2018 1394 61.7 22.5 32.4
2019 1387 60.5 22.9 34.8
2020 1458 69.9 20.8 37.5
2021 1404 67.8 20.7 36.4
2022 1408 70.8 19.8 34.1
2023 1368 72.6 18.8 36.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Utica High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $519 (5.1%) $9,730 (94.9%) $10,249
2020 $468 (4.7%) $9,522 (95.3%) $9,990
2021 $865 (7.8%) $10,283 (92.2%) $11,148
2022 $953 (8.1%) $10,843 (91.9%) $11,797
2023 $1,134 (7.8%) $13,373 (92.2%) $14,507

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Utica 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 209th of 666 High schoolsRanks 309th of 735 High schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Utica High School)53.932.3
 21.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Utica Community Schools)52.438.9
 13.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Utica High School)60.164.2
 4.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Utica Community Schools)63.564.5
 1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Utica High School)38.936.2
 2.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Utica Community Schools)48.340.2
 8.1%
   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 Students13871368
 1.4%
African American7064
 8.6%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian6057
 5%
Hispanic6369
 9.5%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White11591142
 1.5%
Two or More Races2734
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%36.1%
 1.4%


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Students at Utica High School are 83% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Utica High School ranks 130th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,368 students attended Utica High 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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