Serving 40 students in grades 7-12, Downriver High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)40-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downriver High School?
The graduation rate of Downriver High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Downriver High School?
40 students attend Downriver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Downriver High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downriver High School?
Downriver High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Downriver High School offer ?
Downriver High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Downriver High School part of?
Downriver High School is part of Gibraltar School District.
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