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Harper Creek High School

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Harper Creek High School ranks 322 nd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

322^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 60% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, MI, serves approximately 823 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Harper Creek Community Schools district. The school has made a dramatic turnaround in recent years, climbing from a 1-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 3-star rating in 2025-2026, with a state ranking that jumped over 200 positions in just two years.

One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional graduation rate of 94.1%, which exceeds the state average of 84.0% by more than 10 percentage points. The dropout rate of 1.9% is nearly four times better than the state average of 7.1%. This performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby Battle Creek Central High School, which has an 84.3% graduation rate and a 9.4% dropout rate. Harper Creek also outperforms Pennfield Senior High School in graduation rate (94.1% vs. 86.7%) and has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (23.1% vs. 29.7%). The school has also shown remarkable academic improvement, with science proficiency surging from 14.8% to 38.1% and social studies from 22.8% to 44.3% in just two years—both now exceeding state averages.

While Harper Creek excels in reading and writing, with 9th and 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency rates exceeding state averages, mathematics remains a challenge. SAT math proficiency sits at 18.8%, below the state's 26.5%, and there's a notable decline in math performance between 9th and 10th grades. The school serves a relatively economically stable population, with only 26% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch—significantly lower than nearby schools like Lakeview High School (48.5%) and Battle Creek Central (61.9%). At $14,917 per student, spending is moderate and efficient compared to Battle Creek Central's $19,754, making Harper Creek one of the stronger traditional high school options in the area for families seeking strong graduation outcomes and improving academic performance.

823

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,917

Per pupil spending ?

26%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12677 Beadle Lake Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49014-7503

(269) 441-8450

District: Harper Creek Community Schools

Feeder schools for Harper Creek High School:

Elementary:	Beadle Lake Elementary School
	Sonoma Elementary
	Wattles Park Elementary School
Middle:	Harper Creek Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Michigan median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Michigan avg43%

322^nd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

276^th of 625Harper Creek 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	54.0	322 of 800	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.7	227 of 739	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.5	537 of 743	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.2	484 of 735	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	388 of 531	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.4	412 of 561	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.7	398 of 666	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.7	414 of 824	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.5	391 of 835	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.9	451 of 852	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.9	522 of 832	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.2	435 of 799	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.3	460 of 805	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.9	409 of 773	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.9	386 of 784	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.3	342 of 765	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.9	454 of 754	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.8	373 of 750	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.3	248 of 767	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	75.4	176 of 705	75.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	42.4	39 of 102	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.2	343 of 686	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.7	235 of 629	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	25.5	465 of 619	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.0	393 of 611	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.4	283 of 416	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.9	309 of 462	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.9	353 of 554	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.2	395 of 710	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	155 of 259	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.7	127 of 190	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.8	127 of 201	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	44.7	411 of 719	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.3	245 of 635	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	16.5	563 of 654	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.7	482 of 614	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.7	332 of 369	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.8	380 of 417	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	21.1	443 of 532	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.6	501 of 755	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	309 of 693	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.3	225 of 628	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	19.5	530 of 633	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.3	477 of 611	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.8	384 of 440	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.9	403 of 472	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.5	391 of 543	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.8	391 of 707	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	33.7	126 of 179	29.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.3	96 of 220	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.4	229 of 315	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	46.6	330 of 671	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.6	270 of 639	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	17.4	553 of 638	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.2	509 of 647	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.1	385 of 492	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.8	442 of 516	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.6	440 of 582	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.1	426 of 708	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2018)62nd percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2026)56th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)55th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)51st percentile-9 vs school

Female (2026)50th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)43rd percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2026)40th percentile-20 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)30th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts63%+3 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing47%-5 vs state

Social Studies44%~ state avg

Science38%+3 vs state

Mathematics30%~ state avg

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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 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 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
Harper Creek High School	Public	9-12	12677 Beadle Lake Rd	Battle Creek	49014	Calhoun County	Harper Creek Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 441-8450	823	44	18.5	26.0%	688 (83.6%)	24 (2.9%)	43 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (7.3%)	54	322^nd of 800 public high schools	59.8%		64.7	227^th of 739 public high schools	69.3%	95		63.7	61.4		34.1	26.2	46.6	18.8		38.1		44.3	$14,917	$1,158	$13,759
Lakeview Alternative High School	Public	9-12	15 Arbor St	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Lakeview School District (Calhoun)	No	No	No	No	(269) 565-2452	67	1	47.8	68.7%	33 (49.3%)	19 (28.4%)	6 (9.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (11.9%)	8.4	720^th of 800 public high schools	10.0%					(n/a)							380.0	324.6		13.0		12.5	$11,813	$925	$10,888
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	35 Hamblin Ave W	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Berrien Springs Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 965-6486	370	6	59.6	61.9%	268 (72.4%)	43 (11.6%)	24 (6.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.1%)	12.2	687^th of 800 public high schools	14.1%		7.2	690^th of 739 public high schools	6.6%	3		28.8	44.9		6.3	367.3	26.8	372.5		9.9		15.5	$6,937	$256	$6,681
Battle Creek Central High School	Public	9-12	100 Van Buren St W	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 213-3500	978	58	16.9	61.9%	264 (27.0%)	409 (41.8%)	150 (15.3%)	13 (1.3%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	135 (13.8%)	10.7	696^th of 800 public high schools	13.0%		7	693^rd of 739 public high schools	6.2%	3		34.5	30.3		10.0	9.1	23.1	5.6		8.4		18.8	$19,754	$2,586	$17,168
WK Kellogg Preparatory High School	Public	9-12	100 Van Buren St W	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 213-3500	173	8	22.9	77.5%	44 (25.4%)	87 (50.3%)	16 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (14.5%)								(n/a)							342.7	320.0		2072.9		2074.5	$11,930	$2,541	$9,389
Lakeview High School	Public	9-12	15060 Helmer Rd S	Battle Creek	49015	Calhoun County	Lakeview School District (Calhoun)	No	No	No	No	(269) 565-3700	1,241	66	18.8	48.5%	633 (51.0%)	163 (13.1%)	168 (13.5%)	151 (12.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (9.8%)	46.8	397^th of 800 public high schools	50.4%		51.2	356^th of 739 public high schools	51.8%	41		58.1	57.9		24.5	27.7	43.3	19.8		35.8		39.0	$14,829	$904	$13,925
Battle Creek MathSci Center	Public, Magnet	8-12	171 Michigan Ave W	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(269) 965-9440	1	13	.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$19,622	$2,077	$17,545
Calhoun Area Career Center	Public	10-12	475 Roosevelt Ave E	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Calhoun Intermediate School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 968-2271	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Battle Creek Area Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	765 Upton Ave	Springfield	49037	Calhoun County	Battle Creek Area Learning Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 565-2460	194	13	15.2	88.7%	116 (59.8%)	36 (18.6%)	13 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (13.9%)	8.8	716^th of 800 public high schools	10.5%		4.4	723^rd of 739 public high schools	2.2%	7		30.0	21.1		15.0	344.7	368.5	329.5		2070.0		10.8	$12,569	$970	$11,599
Pennfield Senior High School	Public	8-12	8299 Pennfield Rd	Battle Creek	49017	Calhoun County	Pennfield Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 961-9770	748	34	22.1	50.7%	606 (81.0%)	29 (3.9%)	40 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.5%)	47.8	389^th of 800 public high schools	51.4%		48.5	381^st of 739 public high schools	48.4%	8	54.4	65.8	49.3	13.4	29.5	20.5	46.6	20.3	21.9	35.1	33.6	45.0	$14,161	$833	$13,328

Frequently Asked Questions about Harper Creek High School

Is Harper Creek High School a good school?

Harper Creek High School ranks 322^nd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Harper Creek High School in?

Harper Creek Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Harper Creek High School?

Students at Harper Creek High School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

How many students attend Harper Creek High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 823 students attended Harper Creek High School.

What schools feed into Harper Creek High School?

Harper Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beadle Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Sonoma Elementary
Elementary : Wattles Park Elementary School
Middle : Harper Creek Middle School

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