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52 high schools with low college-readiness rates

About a third of Michigan public school students in the Class of 2017 tested as fully "college ready" based on their SAT scores as juniors.

Below is a list of the 52 Michigan public high schools where less than 5% hit the full college-ready benchmark. The list is limited to schools with at least 40 test-takers, and some of the schools are alternative programs for struggling students. The schools are ranked by the number of test-takers, so the largest schools are listed first.

Students must get at least a 530 SAT subscore on the math section and a 480 subscore on the evidence-based reading and writing section to meet the SAT's college-ready standards.

The data here is based on SAT tests administered in March 2016 to the Class of 2017 when they were 11th-graders.

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College-readiness percentage by high school

Look up the data for any Michigan public high school

Look up the numbers for any Michigan public high school in the database below. You can look up by district or type in the name of the school, and you can see the college-ready rate for all test-takers at the school or filter by race, income, gender and other categories. The database doesn't include schools or subgroups with fewer than 10 test-takers.

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1. Detroit East English Village Preparatory Academy

• School: East English Village Preparatory Academy

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 275

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 10% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 776 total, 376 in math, 401 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 77%

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2. Southfield High School

• School: Southfield High School

• District: Southfield Public School District

• Number tested: 258

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; 6% in math; 28% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 850 total, 408 in math, 442 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 56%

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3. Pontiac High School

• School: Pontiac High School

• District: Pontiac City School District

• Number tested: 241

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 22% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 818 total, 395 in math, 422 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 71%

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4. Detroit King High School

• School: King High School

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 224

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 17% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 822 total, 399 in math, 424 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 62%

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5. Detroit Mumford High School

• School: Mumford High School

• District: Education Achievement Authority

• Number tested: 175

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 12% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 771 total, 375 in math, 396 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 75%

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6. River Rouge High School

• School: River Rouge High School

• District: River Rouge School District

• Number tested: 174

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; 6% in math; 16% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 805 total, 396 in math, 409 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 91%

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About a third of Michigan public school students in the Class of 2017 tested as fully "college ready" based on their SAT scores as juniors. Students must get at least a 530 SAT subscore on the math section and a 480 subscore on the evidence-based reading and writing section to meet the SAT's college-ready benchmarks.

Source: Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information

7. Old Redford Academy

• School: Old Redford Academy

• District: Detroit charter

• Number tested: 149

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 15% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 809 total, 391 in math, 418 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 88%

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8. Harper Woods High Schools

• School: Harper Woods High School

• District: Harper Woods School District

• Number tested: 131

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 24% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 845 total, 411 in math, 434 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 48%

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9. Southfield Bradford Academy

• School: Bradford Academy

• District: Southfield charter

• Number tested: 127

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 13% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 796 total, 389 in math, 406 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 86%

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10. Detroit Denby High School

• School: Denby High School

• District: Education Achievement Authority

• Number tested: 123

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 10% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 763 total, 375 in math, 389 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 80%

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11. Ferndale University High School

• School: University High School

• District: Ferndale Public Schools

• Number tested: 114

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 24% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 851 total, 409 in math, 442 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 76%

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12. Saginaw High School

• School: Saginaw High School

• District: Saginaw School District

• Number tested: 107

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 13% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 797 total, 385 in math, 412 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 68%

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13. Insight School of Michigan

• School: Insight School of Michigan

• District: Lansing charter

• Number tested: 99

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; 5% in math; 27% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 844 total, 403 in math, 441 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 66%

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There is a achievement gap based on income and race in regards to college readiness. This readiness rate is based on total SAT scores for Michigan's high school juniors in March 2016.

Source: Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Education

14. Benton Harbor High School

• School: Benton Harbor High School

• District: Benton Harbor Area Schools

• Number tested: 91

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 15% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 792 total, 380 in math, 412 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 73%

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15. Detroit School of Arts

• School: Detroit School of Arts

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 89

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 25% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 833 total, 399 in math, 434 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 54%

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16. Westwood Robichaud High School

• School: Robichaud Senior High School

• District: Westwood Community School District in Wayne County

• Number tested: 86

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 22% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 832 total, 399 in math, 432 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 74%

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17. Flint Northwestern High School

• School: Northwestern High School

• District: Flint School District

• Number tested: 85

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; less than 5% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 763 total, 370 in math, 393 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 81%

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18. Detroit Collegiate Prep High School

• School: Detroit Collegiate Preparatory High School @ Northwestern

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 82

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 6% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 764 total, 377 in math, 386 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 80%

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19. Waterford Durant High School

• School: Waterford Durant High School

• District: Waterford School District

• Number tested: 82

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 12% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 810 total, 406 in math, 404 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 71%

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20. Utica Alternative Learning Center

• School: UCS Alternative Learning Center

• District: Utica Community Schools

• Number tested: 82

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 16% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 819 total, 401 in math, 418 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 60%

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This data looks specifically at readiness rates based on the SAT reading/writing test, which the SAT says indicates college readiness for college science and social studies classes as well as English composition and literature courses. The Class of 2017 took the SAT as high school juniors in March 2016.

Source: Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Education

21. Bendle High School

• School: Bendle High School

• District: Bendle Public Schools in Genesee County

• Number tested: 82

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 26% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 855 total, 417 in math, 439 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 88%

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22. Detroit Medicine and Community Health Academy

• School: Medicine and Community Health Academy at Cody

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 81

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 10% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 778 total, 382 in math, 396 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 77%

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23. Detroit Ford High School

• School: Ford High School

• District: Education Achievement Authority

• Number tested: 81

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 14% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 778 total, 378 in math, 400 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 88%

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24. Warren Consolidated Community High School

• School: Warren Consolidated Community High School

• District: Warren Consolidated Schools

• Number tested: 76

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 8% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 774 total, 379 in math, 395 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 61%

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25. Detroit Community Schools High School

• School: Detroit Community Schools High School

• District: Detroit charter

• Number tested: 71

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 6% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 758 total, 367 in math, 391 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 99%

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26. Garden City Cambridge High School

• School: Cambridge High School

• District: Garden City Public Schools

• Number tested: 67

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 15% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 760 total, 362 in math, 398 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 70%

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27. Pontiac Academy for Excellence

• School: Pontiac Academy for Excellence - High School

• District: Pontiac charter

• Number tested: 67

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 19% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 813 total, 402 in math, 411 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 63%

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This data looks specifically at readiness rates based on the SAT math test, which the SAT says indicates college readiness for entry-level math courses in college. The Class of 2017 took the SAT as high school juniors in March 2016.

Source: Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Education

28. Cody Academy of Public Leadership

• School: Cody Academy of Public Leadership

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 65

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 8% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 780 total, 382 in math, 398 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 71%

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29. Ecorse Community High School

• School: Ecorse Community High School

• District: Ecorse Public Schools

• Number tested: 65

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 9% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 784 total, 385 in math, 398 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 85%

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30. Southfield Regional Academic Campus

• School: Southfield Regional Academic Campus

• District: Southfield Public School District

• Number tested: 64

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 8% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 785 total, 381 in math, 403 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 80%

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31. Detroit Osborn Academy of Mathematics

• School: Osborn Academy of Mathematics

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 62

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 7% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 743 total, 361 in math, 382 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 81%

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32. Detroit University Yes Academy

• School: University Yes Academy

• District: Detroit charter

• Number tested: 61

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; 8% in math; 16% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 847 total, 424 in math, 423 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 82%

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33. Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills High School

• School: Ottawa Hills High School

• District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

• Number tested: 60

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 25% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 833 total, 402 in math, 431 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 62%

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34. Benton Harbor Dream Academy

• School: Dream Academy

• District: Benton Harbor charter

• Number tested: 59

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; less than 5% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 726 total, 359 in math, 367 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 100%

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This data looks specifically at readiness rates based on gender, which indicates that females outperform males in reading/writing, while males have better outcomes than females in math. The Class of 2017 took the SAT as high school juniors in March 2016.

Source: Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Education

35. Detroit Central High School

• School: Central High School

• District: Education Achievement Authority

• Number tested: 58

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 10% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 773 total, 378 in math, 395 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 76%

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36. Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy for Social Justice

• School: Detroit Delta Preparatory Academy for Social Justice

• District: Detroit charter

• Number tested: 57

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 12% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 789 total, 390 in math, 399 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 95%

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37. Detroit Oakland International Academy

• School: Oakland International Academy - High School

• District: Detroit charter

• Number tested: 57

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 16% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 776 total, 381 in math, 395 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 91%

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38. Lansing Woodcreek Achievement Center

• School: Woodcreek Achievement Center

• District: Lansing Public School District

• Number tested: 54

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 6% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 772 total, 380 in math, 391 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 50%

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39. Detroit Pershing High School

• School: Pershing High School

• District: Education Achievement Authority

• Number tested: 54

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; less than 5% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 737 total, 362 in math, 375 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 87%

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40. Detroit Public Safety Academy

• School: Detroit Public Safety Academy

• District: Detroit charter

• Number tested: 51

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; less than 5% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 757 total, 367 in math, 390 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 86%

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41. Detroit Southeastern High School

• School: Southeastern High School

• District: Education Achievement Authority

• Number tested: 50

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 6% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 750 total, 370 in math, 380 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 84%

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This data looks specifically at readiness rates between students who have a disability that qualifies them for an IEP -- i.e., an individual educational plan -- vs. students without an IEP. The Class of 2017 took the SAT as high school juniors in March 2016. About 9% of test-takers in 2016 had an IEP.

Source: Michigan Center for Educational Peformance and Information

42. Melvindale Academy for Business and Technology

• School: Academy for Business and Technology High School

• District: Melvindale charter

• Number tested: 49

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 6% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 756 total, 365 in math, 391 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 90%

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43. Detroit Allen Academy

• School: Allen Academy

• District: Detroit charter

• Number tested: 49

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; less than 5% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 760 total, 372 in math, 388 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 92%

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44. L'Anse Creuse Pellerin Center

• School: DiAnne M. Pellerin Center

• District: L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

• Number tested: 47

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 19% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 807 total, 392 in math, 415 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 49%

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45. Detroit Osborn College Preparatory Academy

• School: Osborn College Preparatory Academy

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 46

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 9% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 757 total, 374 in math, 383 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 85%

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46. East China Riverview East High School

• School: Riverview East High School

• District: East China School District

• Number tested: 46

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 39% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 869 total, 419 in math, 450 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 50%

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47. Detroit Osborn Evergreen Academy of Design and Alternative Energy

• School: Osborn Evergreen Academy of Design and Alternative Energy

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 43

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; less than 5% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 722 total, 357 in math, 366 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 86%

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48. Mount Clemens High School

• School: Mount Clemens High School

• District: Mount Clemens Community School District

• Number tested: 42

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; 7% in math; 26% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 842 total, 408 in math, 434 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 86%

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This data looks specifically at readiness rates for students considered "English-language learners" compared to their peers. About 3% of test-takers fell into this category. The Class of 2017 took the SAT as high school juniors in March 2016.

Source: Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Informatio

49. Detroit Davis Aerospace High School

• School: Davis Aerospace High School

• District: Detroit City School District

• Number tested: 41

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 20% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 804 total, 398 in math, 406 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 71%

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50. Muskegon Heights Academy

• School: Muskegon Heights Academy

• District: Muskegon Heights charter

• Number tested: 41

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; less than 5% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 725 total, 352 in math, 372 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 85%

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51. Chippewa Valley Adult and Alternative Education

• School: Chippewa Valley Adult and Mohegan Alt. Educ.

• District: Chippewa Valley Schools in Macomb County

• Number tested: 40

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 5% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 775 total, 383 in math, 392 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 45%

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52. Monroe Orchard Center High School

• School: Orchard Center High School

• District: Monroe Public Schools

• Number tested: 40

• % college ready: Less than 5% in all subjects; less than 5% in math; 13% in reading/writing

• Average SAT score: 778 total, 380 in math, 398 in English

• % of those tested on subsidized lunch: 88%

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