B+
Above Average
79/100

Hillsdale High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 30 S NORWOOD AVE, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 52% · Math 32% proficient · 59th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B+
92% 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

79
Repit Score
out of 100
385
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%59/100reading 59th percentile, math 60th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%75/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% 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 +2 points better 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 proficiency52% (+6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−4 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+19 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
White52%32%reading -7 pts, math -9 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +5 pts, math +1 pts53rd 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 30 S NORWOOD AVE
City Hillsdale
ZIP Code 49242
District 2618390
NCES School ID 261839005507
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49242

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,803
Per Capita Income $28,946
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%
High School or Higher 91.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $162,300
Median Rent $761
Owner-Occupied 71.6%
Renter-Occupied 28.4%
View full data for ZIP 49242 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hillsdale High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 385
Teachers (FTE) 21.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hillsdale High School?
Hillsdale High School has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Hillsdale High School?
Hillsdale High School has 385 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Hillsdale High School serve?
Hillsdale High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hillsdale High School receive per student?
Hillsdale High School receives $13,463 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hillsdale High School in 49242 ▼
Avg Home Value
$205,662
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
28.4%

Other Schools in 49242

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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