Davison High School is a public secondary school in Davison, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9-12 for Davison Community Schools. Notable alumni include filmmaker Michael Moore, Olympian Ken Morrow, and NHL goaltender Tim Thomas.
Serving 1,616 students in grades 9-12, Davison 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 35% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Davison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Davison High School's student population of 1,616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Davison High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davison High School is 0.32, 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
#982 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Davison High School's ranking?
Davison High School is ranked #982 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Davison High School often compared to?
Davison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearsley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davison High School?
The graduation rate of Davison High School is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Davison High School?
1,616 students attend Davison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Davison High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davison High School?
Davison High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Davison High School offer ?
Davison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Davison High School part of?
Davison High School is part of Davison Community Schools School District.
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