Hopkins High School

Hopkins High School is a mid-sized public high school in Hopkins, MI, serving 477 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Hopkins Public Schools district. The school has shown remarkable recent improvement, climbing from a 2-star rating to a 3-star rating and ranking 260th out of 800 schools statewide for the 2025-2026 school year.

What truly sets Hopkins apart is its exceptional student engagement and outcomes. The school boasts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.9%—less than half the state average of 27.9% and far better than nearby Otsego High School (17.5%) or Allegan High School (over 30%). Its graduation rate of 95.7% outpaces the state average (84.0%) and exceeds Allegan's 82.6%. The school also serves its low socio-economic status students exceptionally well, ranking in the 70th percentile statewide—a sign of an equitable learning environment. Impressively, Hopkins achieves these results while spending $13,882 per student, notably less than neighboring districts like Otsego Public Schools ($15,320) or Allegan Public Schools ($18,164).

However, there is one significant concern: 11th-grade SAT math proficiency has plummeted to 11.4%—less than half the state average (26.5%) and the lowest among comparable area high schools (Wayland High School: 29.1%, Otsego: 31.4%). This represents a sharp decline from the previous year's 28.7%. Interestingly, 9th and 10th-grade PSAT math scores are at or above state averages, suggesting this may be a cohort-specific issue rather than a foundational problem. In contrast, Hopkins excels in reading and writing, with 11th-grade SAT evidence-based reading and writing scores of 63.2% and 10th-grade PSAT ELA scores of 65.9%—both well above state averages and competitive with the region's best. For parents, this is a school on an upward trajectory with strong culture and humanities instruction, but one worth asking about regarding math support for upperclassmen.