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Fowler High School

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Fowler High School ranks 154 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

154^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 81% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Fowler High School is a small, rural public high school in Fowler, Michigan, serving 163 students in grades 9 through 12 within the highly-rated Fowler Public Schools district.

What truly sets Fowler apart is the remarkable level of student engagement and academic achievement. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 6.4%, compared to the state average of 27.9%—a figure that rivals the best nearby schools like PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School (5.7%) and far exceeds Portland High School (29.2%). This translates directly into results: Fowler's math proficiency is exceptional, with 57.5% of 9th graders and 63% of 10th graders proficient on the PSAT—nearly double the state averages. Even by 11th grade, when SAT math scores typically dip statewide, Fowler maintains a 38.5% proficiency rate, well above the state's 26.5% and significantly higher than nearby Carson CityCrystal High School (20.5%). The school also posts a near-perfect graduation rate of 97.9%, with a dropout rate of just 2.0%.

Fowler's success extends to all students. The school ranks in the 91st percentile statewide for the academic performance of its low socio-economic status students, earning a 5-star rating—a testament to its effectiveness in closing achievement gaps. This is achieved while spending a relatively efficient $13,134 per student, less than districts like Fulton High School ($15,156) that achieve far lower results. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3 and a supportive, orderly environment, Fowler offers a compelling combination of high engagement, strong math foundations, and equitable outcomes—making it a standout choice for families seeking a focused, high-performing rural high school.

163

Students ?

19.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,134

Per pupil spending ?

23.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

700 South Wright Rd
Fowler, MI 48835

(989) 593-2250

District: Fowler Public Schools

Feeder schools for Fowler High School:

Elementary:

Waldron Elementary and Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

2.5%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (54% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Michigan high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

!Social Studies scores 12 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

Michigan avg43%

154^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 625Fowler Public 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	73.5	154 of 800	80.8%	★★★★☆
2025	84.2	82 of 739	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	59.2	271 of 743	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.9	150 of 735	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	106 of 531	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	57.5	199 of 561	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.5	130 of 666	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	163 of 824	80.2%	★★★★☆
2017	83.8	104 of 835	87.5%	★★★★☆
2016	82.3	116 of 852	86.4%	★★★★☆
2015	87.3	75 of 832	91.0%	★★★★★
2014	90.4	53 of 799	93.4%	★★★★★
2013	82.8	112 of 805	86.1%	★★★★☆
2012	88.6	69 of 773	91.1%	★★★★★
2011	78.0	167 of 784	78.7%	★★★★☆
2010	88.9	40 of 765	94.8%	★★★★★
2009	90.2	47 of 754	93.8%	★★★★★
2008	86.0	83 of 750	88.9%	★★★★☆
2007	90.9	25 of 767	96.7%	★★★★★
2006	90.6	32 of 705	95.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	62.1	206 of 686	70.0%	★★★★☆
2025	93.2	35 of 629	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	61.5	198 of 619	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.0	314 of 611	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	74.5	112 of 416	73.1%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	101 of 462	78.1%	★★★★☆
2019	58.2	225 of 554	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	86.2	72 of 710	89.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	86.4	56 of 635	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	27.5	529 of 755	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	122 of 693	82.4%	★★★★☆
2025	62.6	210 of 628	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	289 of 633	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.6	97 of 611	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	72.7	115 of 440	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	53.0	184 of 472	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.8	95 of 543	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	59.8	276 of 707	61.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	65.5	183 of 671	72.7%	★★★★☆
2025	78.7	101 of 639	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	50.1	301 of 638	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.5	171 of 647	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	127 of 492	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	51.3	220 of 516	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.3	148 of 582	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	69.4	185 of 708	73.9%	★★★★☆

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 (2025)91st percentile~ school

Male (2026)82nd percentile~ school

White (2026)73rd percentile-8 vs school

Female (2026)70th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts81%+21 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing62%+9 vs state

Mathematics60%+27 vs state

Science31%-4 vs state

Social Studies31%-12 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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th 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
Fowler High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 South Wright Rd	Fowler	48835	Clinton County	Fowler Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 593-2250	163	8	19.3	23.3%	157 (96.3%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.5	154^th of 800 public high schools	80.8%		84.2	82^nd of 739 public high schools	88.9%	72		85.0	74.1		57.5	63.0	61.5	38.5						30.8		30.8	$13,134	$309	$12,825
PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School	Public	6-12	5101 S Clintonia Rd	Westphalia	48894	Clinton County	Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 587-5100	504	24	20.7	16.3%	475 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	78.1	128^th of 800 public high schools	84.0%		96.1	19^th of 739 public high schools	97.4%	109	93.1	70.3	83.1	63.9	54.9	55.4	62.2	35.1	52.8	46.4	52.8	56.5	72.2	36.5	80.6	43.2	$12,129	$338	$11,791
St Johns High School	Public	9-12	501 W Sickles St	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 227-4105	790	43	18.2	21.1%	691 (87.5%)	11 (1.4%)	52 (6.6%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	70.3	182^nd of 800 public high schools	77.3%		76.9	139^th of 739 public high schools	81.2%	43		70.0	67.7		41.9	39.2	63.6	26.6						41.6		46.2	$15,161	$449	$14,712
STRIVE Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	1013 S Us Highway 27	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	Yes	Yes	(989) 227-0170	38	0	380.0	65.8%	27 (71.1%)	1 (2.6%)	8 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)																	$13,677	$436	$13,242
Portland High School	Public	9-12	1100 Ionia Rd	Portland	48875	Ionia County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 647-2981	665	35	18.8	28.7%	619 (93.1%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	53.8	326^th of 800 public high schools	59.3%		59.3	279^th of 739 public high schools	62.2%	47		74.0	61.7		34.1	22.1	47.0	19.5						45.9		35.1	$13,426	$759	$12,667
Fulton High School	Public	9-12	8060 Ely Hwy	Middleton	48856	Gratiot County	Fulton Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 236-7232	173	9	18.6	49.7%	148 (85.5%)	1 (0.6%)	16 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	26.2	562^nd of 800 public high schools	29.8%		42.7	425^th of 739 public high schools	42.5%	137		71.0	38.3		29.0	10.6	33.3	394.3						10.8		16.2	$15,156	$797	$14,359
Carson City Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	10522 E Boyer Rd	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(517) 584-3941	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Carson CityCrystal High School	Public	9-12	213 E Sherman St	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Carson City-Crystal Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 584-3175	187	9	20.2	44.4%	167 (89.3%)	2 (1.1%)	11 (5.9%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	42.4	431^st of 800 public high schools	46.1%		35.9	470^th of 739 public high schools	36.4%	39		51.5	44.6		30.3	17.9	47.7	20.5						45.5		33.3	$14,274	$709	$13,565
Carson CityCrystal Virtual Academy	Public	6-12	213 E Sherman St	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Carson City-Crystal Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 584-3138	0	0	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																	$5,610	$697	$4,913
DeWitt High School	Public	9-12	13601 Panther Dr	Dewitt	48820	Clinton County	DeWitt Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 668-3100	944	51	18.4	11.7%	790 (83.7%)	11 (1.2%)	88 (9.3%)	10 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.1%)	93.6	34^th of 800 public high schools	95.8%		93.5	39^th of 739 public high schools	94.7%	5		84.2	83.6		53.5	53.4	80.7	56.0						53.9		77.4	$14,707	$436	$14,271

Frequently Asked Questions about Fowler High School

What is the racial makeup of Fowler High School?

Students at Fowler High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Fowler High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 163 students attended Fowler High School.

Is Fowler High School a good school?

Fowler High School ranks 154^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Fowler High School?

Fowler High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waldron Elementary and Middle School

What district is Fowler High School in?

Fowler Public Schools

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2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 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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