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Sault Area High School

Q: Is Sault Area High School a good school?

Sault Area High School ranks 280 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Sault Area High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 688 students attended Sault Area High School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Sault Area High School?

Students at Sault Area High School are 56% White, 37% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Q: What schools feed into Sault Area High School?

Sault Area High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sault Area Elementary School Middle : Sault Area Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 7-12

280^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 65% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Sault Area High School in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, serves 688 students in grades 7 through 12 and is the main comprehensive high school within the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district.

This school has shown impressive momentum recently, jumping from the 49th to the 65th percentile in statewide rankings and earning a 3-star rating. Parents will be pleased to know that 91.1% of students graduate, which is well above both the district (86.3%) and state (84.0%) averages, while the dropout rate of 3.5% is less than half the state average. The school's biggest academic strength is in reading and writing, with 63.8% of 11th graders proficient on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section—significantly outpacing the state's 52.1%. However, math remains a challenge, with only 21.5% proficient compared to the state's 26.5%. The school also does an excellent job supporting students from lower-income backgrounds, as these students perform in the 69th percentile statewide—actually higher than the school's overall ranking. One area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 37.1%, notably higher than the state average of 27.9%, though this has improved from 44.8% a few years ago.

Compared to nearby options, Sault Area High School serves a much broader student population. The Consolidated Community School Services and Malcolm Alternative JrSr High School cater to at-risk students, with free/reduced lunch rates around 70-80% and chronic absenteeism above 62%. Sault Area High School's free/reduced lunch rate is just 35.2%, reflecting its role as the standard high school in the area. It's also worth noting that the district spends significantly more per student at Malcolm Alternative ($19,727) than at Sault Area High School ($13,542), reflecting the intensive support those smaller programs require. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.6, class sizes are larger than at the alternative schools, but the school's strong graduation rates and recent academic gains suggest students are thriving in this traditional setting.

688

Students ?

23.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,542

Per pupil spending ?

35.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783-3301

(906) 635-3839

District: Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

American Indian:

36.9%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Above the Michigan median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (37% vs 28% Michigan)

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg40%

Michigan avg43%

280^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools

330^th of 625Sault Ste. Marie Area 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.8	280 of 800	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.5	378 of 739	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.0	380 of 743	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.7	168 of 735	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	135 of 531	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	54.4	219 of 561	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.8	208 of 666	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.8	236 of 824	71.4%	★★★★☆
2017	74.0	169 of 835	79.8%	★★★★☆
2016	75.7	175 of 852	79.5%	★★★★☆
2015	69.0	257 of 832	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.3	303 of 799	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.4	222 of 805	72.4%	★★★★☆
2012	60.8	339 of 773	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.7	228 of 784	70.9%	★★★★☆
2010	70.5	275 of 765	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.5	326 of 754	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.4	254 of 750	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.7	377 of 767	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.1	371 of 705	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	240 of 686	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.1	324 of 629	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.5	460 of 619	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	58.0	230 of 611	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	83.5	68 of 416	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	53.1	193 of 462	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.4	299 of 554	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.6	328 of 710	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	224 of 719	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	312 of 635	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.9	310 of 654	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	88.7	43 of 614	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	92.6	18 of 369	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	48.2	214 of 417	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.5	221 of 532	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	254 of 755	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	49.0	329 of 693	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.9	352 of 628	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.8	258 of 633	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.4	126 of 611	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	47.1	246 of 440	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	245 of 472	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.4	108 of 543	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	142 of 707	79.9%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	33.5	5 of 5	0.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.6	6 of 6	0.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.6	1 of 4	75.0%	★★★★★
2022	84.1	1 of 2	50.0%	★★★★★
2021	51.7	2 of 3	33.3%	★★★★☆
2019	61.4	1 of 2	50.0%	★★★★★
2018	60.4	5 of 7	28.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	61.4	41 of 130	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	84.8	11 of 116	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	64.2	58 of 315	81.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	259 of 671	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.5	370 of 639	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.3	364 of 638	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.6	184 of 647	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.8	150 of 492	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.2	201 of 516	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.8	163 of 582	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	67.0	205 of 708	71.0%	★★★★☆

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)69th percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2024)68th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2026)65th percentile~ school

White (2026)61st percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)53rd percentile-12 vs school

Native American (2025)<1st percentile-49 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts65%+6 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing64%+12 vs state

Social Studies45%~ state avg

Mathematics33%~ state avg

Science27%-8 vs state

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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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 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sault Area High School	Public, Magnet	7-12	904 Marquette Ave	Sault Sainte Marie	49783	Chippewa County	Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(906) 635-3839	688	29	23.6	35.2%	388 (56.4%)	10 (1.5%)	12 (1.7%)	8 (1.2%)	254 (36.9%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.9%)	57.8	280^th of 800 public high schools	65.0%		48.5	378^th of 739 public high schools	48.8%	98	70.7	58.9	36.0	29.5	63.8	21.5	26.8	45.0	$13,542	$960	$12,582
Sault Area Career Center	Public	9-12	904 Marquette Ave	Sault Sainte Marie	49783	Chippewa County	Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 635-3839	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
EUPISD Project Search	Public	12	500 Osborn Blvd	Sault Sainte Marie	49783	Chippewa County	Eastern Upper Peninsula Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(906) 632-3373	6	0	5.0		5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Malcolm Alternative JrSr High School	Public, Magnet	7-12	5788 S M 129	Sault Sainte Marie	49783	Chippewa County	Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 259-8005	71	6	12.0	70.4%	36 (50.7%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	14.7	657^th of 800 public high schools	17.9%		15	622^nd of 739 public high schools	15.8%	35	35.3	35.3			25.7				$19,727	$2,342	$17,385
Consolidated Community School Services	Public	5-12	4900 W Davis Ct	Kincheloe	49788	Chippewa County	Engadine Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 495-7305	59	8	7.4	79.7%	27 (45.8%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (39.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.9%)								(n/a)									$14,143	$183	$13,960
Kinross Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	16770 S Water Tower Dr	Kincheloe	49788	Chippewa County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(906) 495-2282	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Chippewa Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	4269 W M 80	Kincheloe	49788	Chippewa County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(906) 495-2275	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sault Area High School

How many students attend Sault Area High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 688 students attended Sault Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sault Area High School?

Students at Sault Area High School are 56% White, 37% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Sault Area High School?

Sault Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sault Area Elementary School
Middle : Sault Area Middle School

What district is Sault Area High School in?

Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools

Is Sault Area High School a good school?

Sault Area High School ranks 280^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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