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Gladwin High School

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Gladwin High School ranks 220 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

220^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 72% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Gladwin High School is a mid-sized public high school in Gladwin, MI, serving 486 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Gladwin Community Schools district.

Gladwin High School has shown a remarkable turnaround in recent years, climbing from the bottom half of Michigan high schools to a consistent 4-star rating and the 72nd percentile statewide. The school's standout strength is in science and social studies, where 11th-grade proficiency rates (51.5% and 61.6%) significantly exceed state averages and match or beat nearby Clare High School, its highest-achieving neighbor. Gladwin also does exceptionally well supporting specific student groups—its Special Education students rank in the 84th percentile and low-income students in the 74th percentile statewide, a dramatic improvement from just a few years ago. The school maintains a strong graduation rate around 92%, well above the state average, though the most recent year showed a slight dip and a spike in dropouts worth watching.

However, there are areas for growth. Math proficiency lags behind, with only about 30% of students scoring proficient on the SAT and PSAT, below state averages and behind Clare High School. Chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge, affecting nearly 30% of students—more than double the rate at Clare. On a positive note, Gladwin achieves these results while spending less per student ($12,359) than any comparable school in the region, including Clare ($13,596) and Harrison Community High School (over $19,000), suggesting strong operational efficiency. For parents, this is a school that has clearly improved and excels in several subjects, but one where math support and attendance could be key areas to address for continued success.

486

Students ?

24.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,359

Per pupil spending ?

40.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 N Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624-1045

(989) 426-7341

District: Gladwin Community Schools

Feeder schools for Gladwin High School:

Elementary:	Gladwin Elementary School
	Gladwin Intermediate School
Middle:	Gladwin Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (48% vs 43% meeting standards)

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

✓Above the Michigan median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2016

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg46%

Michigan avg43%

220^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

293^rd of 625Gladwin Community 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	65.2	220 of 800	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	78.8	122 of 739	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	162 of 743	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.9	197 of 735	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	45.3	318 of 531	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.9	411 of 561	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	73.2	158 of 666	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	69.5	228 of 824	72.3%	★★★★☆
2017	55.7	326 of 835	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	87.9	77 of 852	91.0%	★★★★★
2015	73.8	210 of 832	74.8%	★★★★☆
2014	67.7	252 of 799	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.2	242 of 805	69.9%	★★★★☆
2012	63.3	294 of 773	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.1	452 of 784	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.8	333 of 765	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.6	243 of 754	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.3	406 of 750	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	66.8	289 of 767	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	77.4	148 of 705	79.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.8	194 of 686	71.7%	★★★★☆
2025	60.4	228 of 629	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	159 of 619	74.3%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	131 of 611	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	40.7	290 of 416	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.6	375 of 462	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	74.0	122 of 554	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	70.5	190 of 710	73.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.5	185 of 719	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.4	73 of 635	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.7	136 of 654	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	58.2	228 of 614	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.9	229 of 369	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.0	283 of 417	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	86.3	54 of 532	89.8%	★★★★★
2018	71.7	166 of 755	78.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	227 of 693	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	84.3	69 of 628	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	69.8	165 of 633	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	56.4	233 of 611	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.6	281 of 440	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.9	341 of 472	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	63.0	190 of 543	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.1	273 of 707	61.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	35 of 220	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.5	25 of 130	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	17.0	274 of 315	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	278 of 671	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.8	152 of 639	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	180 of 638	71.8%	★★★★☆
2023	58.6	232 of 647	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.8	325 of 492	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.2	428 of 516	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	66.3	167 of 582	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	58.5	278 of 708	60.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

Special Education (2026)84th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile~ school

Female (2026)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)67th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)59th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing63%+11 vs state

Social Studies62%+18 vs state

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Science52%+16 vs state

Mathematics29%-4 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 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
Gladwin High School	Public	9-12	1400 N Spring St	Gladwin	48624	Gladwin County	Gladwin Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 426-7341	486	20	24.1	40.1%	461 (94.9%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	65.2	220^th of 800 public high schools	72.5%		78.8	122^nd of 739 public high schools	83.5%	98		54.9	63.1		30.4	27.2	62.6	30.3						51.5		61.6	$12,359	$1,404	$10,955
Gladwin Community Alternative High School	Public	9-12	3982 W M 61	Gladwin	48624	Gladwin County	Gladwin Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 426-7341	23	0	7.0	78.3%	22 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$12,637	$723	$11,915
Beaverton JuniorSenior High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	3090 Crockett Rd	Beaverton	48612	Gladwin County	Beaverton Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 246-3010	463	23	20.2	54.9%	424 (91.6%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.6%)	55.1	311^th of 800 public high schools	61.1%		23.6	552^nd of 739 public high schools	25.3%	241	69.2	67.2	55.7	30.8	46.3	31.1	43.1	19.6	18.8	43.9	24.6	47.4	56.0	33.3	50.0	37.3	$14,566	$1,273	$13,294
Harrison Community High School	Public	9-12	700 S 5th St	Harrison	48625	Clare County	Harrison Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 539-7417	281	18	15.2	76.2%	258 (91.8%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	32.8	522^nd of 800 public high schools	34.8%		23.1	557^th of 739 public high schools	24.6%	35		59.0	42.6		32.5	14.8	33.3	19.7						13.6		27.3	$19,293	$4,939	$14,354
Coleman JuniorSenior High School	Public	7-12	4951 N Lewis Rd	Coleman	48618	Midland County	Coleman Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 465-6171	244	18	13.7	54.5%	226 (92.6%)	4 (1.6%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	36	489^th of 800 public high schools	38.9%		53.7	337^th of 739 public high schools	54.4%	152	50.0	63.6	53.5	11.4	18.2	11.6	37.9	404.5		14.6		19.5	27.3	24.1	22.7	34.5	$19,442	$1,385	$18,057
Clare High School	Public	9-12	306 Schoolcrest Ave	Clare	48617	Clare County	Clare Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 386-7789	478	25	19.0	33.7%	438 (91.6%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	81.2	107^th of 800 public high schools	86.6%		82.6	92^nd of 739 public high schools	87.6%	15		66.4	73.6		43.4	43.4	72.0	34.6						51.4		68.2	$13,596	$619	$12,977
Clare Pioneer High School	Public	9-12	670 Ann Arbor Trl	Clare	48617	Clare County	Clare Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 386-3067	45	4	11.7	80.0%	41 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)																	$19,719	$924	$18,794

Frequently Asked Questions about Gladwin High School

What district is Gladwin High School in?

Gladwin Community Schools

How many students attend Gladwin High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 486 students attended Gladwin High School.

What is the racial makeup of Gladwin High School?

Students at Gladwin High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Gladwin High School a good school?

Gladwin High School ranks 220^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Gladwin High School?

Gladwin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gladwin Elementary School
Elementary : Gladwin Intermediate School
Middle : Gladwin Junior High School

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

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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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