C+
Average
60/100

Forest Area High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 7661 SHIPPY RD SW, Fife Lake, MI 49633
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 45% · Math 15% proficient · 36th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
172
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%36/100reading 46th percentile, math 26th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%56/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (−1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−21 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (+11 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%15%reading -14 pts, math -26 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -27 pts, math -11 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7661 SHIPPY RD SW
City Fife Lake
ZIP Code 49633
District 2614570
NCES School ID 261457005151
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49633

Understanding the community around Forest Area High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,750
Per Capita Income $40,398
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,600
Median Rent $1,095
Owner-Occupied 91.1%
Renter-Occupied 8.9%
View full data for ZIP 49633 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forest Area High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
Black 2.3%
Two or More Races 1.2%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 172
Teachers (FTE) 10.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forest Area High School?
Forest Area High School has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Forest Area High School?
Forest Area High School has 172 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Forest Area High School serve?
Forest Area High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forest Area High School receive per student?
Forest Area High School receives $15,869 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forest Area High School in 49633 ▼
Avg Home Value
$251,664
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,134
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
8.9%

Other Schools in 49633

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026