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Grass Lake High School vs. Columbia Central High School

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School Overview

School
Grass Lake High School
11500 Warrior Trl
Grass Lake, MI 49240
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Columbia Central High School
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Grass Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Columbia Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades 9-12, Grass Lake High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 624 students in grades 7-12, Columbia Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
392 students
624 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grass Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grass Lake High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grass Lake High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grass Lake High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grass Lake Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#992 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#1280 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grass Lake High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
33%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grass Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grass Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grass Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grass Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grass Lake High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grass Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbia School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
90-94%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Grass Lake High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Grass Lake Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Columbia Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Columbia School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Grass Lake High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Columbia Central High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
92
Grade 8 Students
-
106
Grade 9 Students
107
106
Grade 10 Students
109
107
Grade 11 Students
84
110
Grade 12 Students
92
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grass Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grass Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbia Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Columbia School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grass Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grass Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grass Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grass Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grass Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grass Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grass Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grass Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grass Lake High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grass Lake Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grass Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grass Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grass Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grass Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grass Lake High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grass Lake Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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