A+
Excellent
93/100

North Central Area Senior High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3795 HWY US 2 41, Powers, MI 49874
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 90% · Math 50% proficient · 92nd percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

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

93
Repit Score
out of 100
89
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%92/100reading 99th percentile, math 85th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%68/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% 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 +28 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 proficiency90% (+44 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+13 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+17 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
White90%50%reading +31 pts, math +8 pts92nd 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 3795 HWY US 2 41
City Powers
ZIP Code 49874
District 2629220
NCES School ID 262922006506
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49874

Understanding the community around North Central Area Senior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,250
Per Capita Income $28,239
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $175,600
Median Rent $539
Owner-Occupied 77.6%
Renter-Occupied 22.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Central Area Senior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.4%
American Indian 3.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 89
Teachers (FTE) 5.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Central Area Senior High School?
North Central Area Senior High School has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 North Central Area Senior High School?
North Central Area Senior High School has 89 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does North Central Area Senior High School serve?
North Central Area Senior High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Central Area Senior High School receive per student?
North Central Area Senior High School receives $14,578 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Central Area Senior High School in 49874 ▼
Avg Home Value
$190,363
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
22.4%

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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