Summary:
Freeland Middle School/High School is the sole high school in the Freeland Community School District, serving grades 7-12 with 897 students in a relatively affluent area of Michigan where only 19.4% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
This school is a standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 10% of Michigan high schools (53rd of 625). Its graduation rate of 97.7% far exceeds the state average of 84%, and its dropout rate of 1.5% is less than a quarter of the state's 7.1%. Academically, students outperform state averages in every subject and grade level tested. The most impressive results appear in 9th-grade English Language Arts, where 81.3% of students are proficient compared to 60.2% statewide. Middle school years are particularly strong, with 7th-grade math proficiency at 55.7% versus 33.3% statewide, and 8th-grade social studies at 62.7% versus 50.3% statewide.
However, there are areas worth watching. A clear pattern emerges where the gap between ELA and math proficiency widens dramatically by 11th grade—while 69.4% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT reading and writing, only 35.5% achieve proficiency in SAT math. Additionally, 11th-grade science scores dropped sharply from 52.1% to 35.8% proficiency year-over-year, a decline that warrants investigation. Chronic absenteeism affects 21.3% of students, notably higher than the district's 13.9% rate, even though graduation rates remain exceptional. Despite these challenges, the school's consistent outperformance across all metrics, efficient use of resources with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio, and strong college readiness in literacy make it a top choice for families seeking a high-achieving secondary education in the Freeland area.
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