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Chesaning Union High School

Q: Is Chesaning Union High School a good school?

Chesaning Union High School ranks 136 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 83% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Chesaning Union High School is a mid-sized public high school in Chesaning, MI, serving 381 students in grades 9-12 within the Chesaning Union Schools district, which ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide.

Chesaning stands out as a clear academic leader in its region. On the 11th-grade M-Step, 50% of students were proficient in Science and 54.3% in Social Studies—dramatically higher than the state averages of 35.2% and 43.2%. Nearby schools like Corunna High School (24% Science) and Owosso High School (24% Science) lag far behind. In SAT Math, 41.5% of Chesaning students were proficient versus just 26.5% statewide, outperforming every traditional public high school within 15 miles, including Swan Valley High School and Hill-McCloy High School. The school also boasts a 91.9% graduation rate—nearly 8 points above the state average—and a dropout rate of just 2.3% compared to 7.1% statewide.

What makes this performance especially noteworthy is that roughly 45% of students are economically disadvantaged, yet the school ranks in the 89th percentile for effectiveness with low socio-economic status students—a stronger result than nearby schools with similar demographics. The school has shown resilience, rebounding from a 68th-percentile ranking in 2024-2025 to an 83rd-percentile ranking in 2025-2026, following a 95th-percentile peak the year before. One persistent challenge is chronic absenteeism at 27%, nearly matching the state average but well above high-performing peers like New Lothrop High School (10.8%). Still, for parents seeking a school where students who attend regularly achieve strong academic results—especially in math, science, and social studies—Chesaning Union High School is a standout choice in the area.

381

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,054

Per pupil spending ?

44.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616-1056

(989) 845-2040

District: Chesaning Union Schools

Feeder schools for Chesaning Union High School:

Elementary:	Big Rock Elementary School
Middle:	Chesaning Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2016 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (53% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Michigan high schools

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg51%

Michigan avg43%

136^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

107^th of 625Chesaning Union Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	136 of 800	83.0%	★★★★☆
2025	63.9	236 of 739	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	93.2	40 of 743	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	81.9	106 of 735	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	140 of 531	73.6%	★★★★☆
2021	57.1	201 of 561	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.5	84 of 666	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.3	253 of 824	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	82.0	115 of 835	86.2%	★★★★☆
2016	64.8	276 of 852	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	74.9	195 of 832	76.6%	★★★★☆
2014	69.3	233 of 799	70.8%	★★★★☆
2013	58.2	342 of 805	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	79.8	134 of 773	82.7%	★★★★☆
2011	65.0	349 of 784	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.1	326 of 765	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.5	400 of 754	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.8	354 of 750	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.1	338 of 767	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.9	395 of 705	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	159 of 686	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	49.8	310 of 629	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.2	120 of 619	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.5	74 of 611	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	76.2	103 of 416	75.2%	★★★★☆
2021	53.7	189 of 462	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	85.4	65 of 554	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	70.5	191 of 710	73.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	49.7	120 of 259	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	81 of 719	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	52.4	287 of 635	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	97.8	14 of 654	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	78.6	79 of 614	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	80.0	67 of 369	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	57.1	162 of 417	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.7	59 of 532	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	41.8	422 of 755	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	75.5	126 of 693	81.8%	★★★★☆
2025	68.0	169 of 628	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	97.1	14 of 633	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	73.9	133 of 611	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	60.7	177 of 440	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.3	210 of 472	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.2	123 of 543	77.3%	★★★★☆
2018	53.6	324 of 707	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	25.0	240 of 315	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	148 of 671	77.9%	★★★★☆
2025	58.4	237 of 639	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	92.0	38 of 638	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	76.9	124 of 647	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	139 of 492	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	56.1	188 of 516	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	86.1	72 of 582	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	63.6	229 of 708	67.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)89th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)82nd percentile~ school

White (2026)78th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)77th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)54th percentile-29 vs school

Special Education (2018)24th percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts69%+10 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing60%+8 vs state

Social Studies54%+11 vs state

Science50%+15 vs state

Mathematics39%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)	M-Step Math (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chesaning Union High School	Public	9-12	850 N 4th St	Chesaning	48616	Saginaw County	Chesaning Union Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 845-2040	381	20	18.8	44.6%	338 (88.7%)	3 (0.8%)	28 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	76.3	136^th of 800 public high schools	83.0%		63.9	236^th of 739 public high schools	68.1%	100		66.7	70.7		39.0	39.4	59.6	41.5				50.0		54.3	$15,054	$1,705	$13,349
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education	Public	9-12	850 N 4th St	Chesaning	48616	Saginaw County	Chesaning Union Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 845-2040	19	3	6.1	68.4%	15 (78.9%)	1 (5.3%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)															$13,795	$2,745	$11,050
St Charles Community MiddleHigh School	Public	7-12	881 W Walnut St	Saint Charles	48655	Saginaw County	St. Charles Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 865-9991	315	18	17.1	58.1%	285 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	60.6	256^th of 800 public high schools	68.0%		56.3	313^th of 739 public high schools	57.6%	57	73.3	51.0	73.2	26.7	35.3	46.3	43.1	27.5	44.2	48.8	26.7	37.3	38.3	52.0	$15,889	$1,555	$14,334
New Lothrop High School	Public	7-12	9285 Easton Rd	New Lothrop	48460	Shiawassee County	New Lothrop Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 638-5054	398	21	18.5	34.2%	367 (92.2%)	4 (1.0%)	16 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	63.9	231^st of 800 public high schools	71.1%		70.6	181^st of 739 public high schools	75.5%	50	77.8	62.7	66.1	39.7	38.8	30.4	72.7	27.3	46.1	50.0	58.1	41.8	51.6	36.4	$16,500	$739	$15,761
Montrose Alternative Education Center	Public	8-12	150 Saginaw St	Montrose	48457	Genesee County	Montrose Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-8840	199	5	42.3	65.8%	185 (93.0%)	3 (1.5%)	10 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3.5	788^th of 800 public high schools	1.5%		5.8	705^th of 739 public high schools	4.6%	83			12.5			301.7	15.6	314.9				2065.0		6.7	$7,013	$824	$6,189
HillMcCloy High School	Public	8-12	301 Nanita Dr	Montrose	48457	Genesee County	Montrose Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-8821	449	27	16.9	51.7%	378 (84.2%)	9 (2.0%)	38 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	62.5	243^rd of 800 public high schools	69.6%		41.3	434^th of 739 public high schools	41.3%	191	55.0	50.0	62.6	21.0	29.8	37.4	61.8	19.7			38.0	60.5	49.0	54.7	$14,981	$1,115	$13,867
Owosso High School	Public	9-12	765 E North St	Owosso	48867	Shiawassee County	Owosso Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 723-8231	805	46	17.3	42.7%	724 (89.9%)	11 (1.4%)	32 (4.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.3%)	36.4	488^th of 800 public high schools	39.0%		37.4	457^th of 739 public high schools	38.2%	31		60.2	51.8		23.7	23.1	40.7	14.1				24.0		29.9	$15,401	$1,046	$14,356
Lincoln Alternative High School	Public	9-12	645 Alger Ave	Owosso	48867	Shiawassee County	Owosso Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 725-2839	131	5	26.0	74.8%	112 (85.5%)	2 (1.5%)	8 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.1%)								(n/a)			16.7			288.9	381.8	336.8				2062.3		2079.4	$13,290	$1,097	$12,193
Corunna High School	Public	8-12	417 E King St	Corunna	48817	Shiawassee County	Corunna Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 743-3441	610	34	17.8	38.9%	558 (91.5%)	6 (1.0%)	18 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	41.8	436^th of 800 public high schools	45.5%		40.2	442^nd of 739 public high schools	40.2%	6	65.4	63.6	56.0	39.3	23.6	29.0	45.0	13.2			25.5	24.0	41.5	37.2	$15,612	$1,242	$14,369
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education	Public	9-12	8400 Ohern Rd	Saginaw	48609	Saginaw County	Swan Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 921-2471	29	0	96.6	89.7%	17 (58.6%)	3 (10.3%)	6 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)	46	412^th of 800 public high schools	48.5%					(n/a)							387.0	365.0				30.0		40.0	$5,589	$714	$4,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Chesaning Union High School

Is Chesaning Union High School a good school?

Chesaning Union High School ranks 136^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Chesaning Union High School in?

Chesaning Union Schools

What schools feed into Chesaning Union High School?

Chesaning Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Big Rock Elementary School
Middle : Chesaning Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Chesaning Union High School?

Students at Chesaning Union High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Chesaning Union High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 381 students attended Chesaning Union High School.

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2025–26 M-Step, PSAT & SAT test scoresSep 4, 2026

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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