Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Imlay City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imlay City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Imlay City High School's student population of 518 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Imlay City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imlay City High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1885 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imlay City High School's ranking?
Imlay City High School is ranked #1885 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Imlay City High School often compared to?
Imlay City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Almont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Imlay City High School?
The graduation rate of Imlay City High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Imlay City High School?
518 students attend Imlay City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Imlay City High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imlay City High School?
Imlay City High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imlay City High School offer ?
Imlay City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imlay City High School part of?
Imlay City High School is part of Imlay City Community Schools School District.
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