Serving 1,387 students in grades 9-12, Byron Center High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Byron Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Byron Center High School's student population of 1,387 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Byron Center High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Center High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byron Center High School's ranking?
Byron Center High School is ranked #175 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Byron Center High School often compared to?
Byron Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caledonia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Byron Center High School?
The graduation rate of Byron Center High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Byron Center High School?
1,387 students attend Byron Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Byron Center High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byron Center High School?
Byron Center High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Byron Center High School offer ?
Byron Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byron Center High School part of?
Byron Center High School is part of Byron Center School District.
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