Reading High School

301 Chestnut St
Reading, MI 49274
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades 7-12, Reading 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Reading High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
303 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Reading High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reading High School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2243 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
35%
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35-39%
45%
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30-34%
38%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.10
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85-89%
81%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading High School's ranking?
Reading High School is ranked #2243 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Reading High School often compared to?
Reading High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsdale High School, Jonesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reading High School?
The graduation rate of Reading High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Reading High School?
303 students attend Reading High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Reading High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reading High School?
Reading High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reading High School offer ?
Reading High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Reading High School part of?
Reading High School is part of Reading Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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