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St Joseph High School

Public Grades 9-12

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 94% of Michigan high schools

Summary

St Joseph High School is a large public high school in Saint Joseph, MI, serving 933 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated St. Joseph Public Schools district.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance. In the most recent school year, proficiency rates on the SAT and M-Step are nearly double the state average in every core subject—for example, 78.9% of students are proficient in reading and writing versus 52.1% statewide, and 54.3% are proficient in math versus 26.5% statewide. The school also boasts a remarkable 98.2% graduation rate, far above the state's 84.0%, and a dropout rate of just 1.3%. These strong results have earned the school a consistent top-10% ranking among Michigan high schools for over a decade. Notably, the school achieves these outcomes while spending less per student ($15,402) than many neighboring schools, including Bridgman High School ($21,283) and Lakeshore High School ($19,077).

When compared to nearby schools, St Joseph sits in a clear top tier alongside Lakeshore and Bridgman, all significantly outperforming schools like Berrien Springs High School and Benton Harbor High School. The contrast with Benton Harbor, just two miles away, is stark—St Joseph's graduation rate is 98.2% versus 64.7%, and its chronic absenteeism rate is 23.3% versus 83.8%. While St Joseph's overall metrics are excellent, parents should be aware of two areas to watch: chronic absenteeism jumped from 14.0% to 23.3% in one year, and support for special education students showed a significant year-over-year decline in state rankings. Still, for most families, this school offers an academically rigorous environment with outstanding student outcomes.

933

Students ?

19.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,402

Per pupil spending ?

18.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1825

(269) 926-3204

District: St. Joseph Public Schools

Feeder schools for St Joseph High School:

Elementary:	Brown School
	Clarke School
	Lincoln School
Middle:	Upton Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

African American:

7.8%

Hispanic:

7.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (66% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Michigan high schools

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

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Michigan avg43%

44^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 625St. Joseph 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	92.0	44 of 800	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	93.4	41 of 739	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	90.0	60 of 743	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	85.4	83 of 735	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	91.9	46 of 531	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	81.3	75 of 561	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	89.8	62 of 666	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	93.6	38 of 824	95.4%	★★★★★
2017	91.7	44 of 835	94.7%	★★★★★
2016	93.2	36 of 852	95.8%	★★★★★
2015	86.0	88 of 832	89.4%	★★★★☆
2014	94.0	33 of 799	95.9%	★★★★★
2013	95.7	25 of 805	96.9%	★★★★★
2012	92.4	41 of 773	94.7%	★★★★★
2011	88.5	43 of 784	94.5%	★★★★★
2010	88.1	47 of 765	93.9%	★★★★★
2009	90.0	50 of 754	93.4%	★★★★★
2008	86.5	79 of 750	89.5%	★★★★☆
2007	85.3	74 of 767	90.4%	★★★★★
2006	88.1	57 of 705	91.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	49 of 252	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	84.2	25 of 192	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	23 of 188	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	41.7	87 of 170	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.5	37 of 59	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	76.1	27 of 147	81.6%	★★★★☆
2018	94.0	14 of 254	94.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	50.0	44 of 74	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	74.0	22 of 69	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.5	48 of 70	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.7	37 of 63	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	80.4	24 of 87	72.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	58.2	41 of 119	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.9	43 of 686	93.7%	★★★★★
2025	88.2	52 of 629	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	89.1	48 of 619	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	71.4	134 of 611	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	83.1	71 of 416	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	81 of 462	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	92.0	31 of 554	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	20 of 710	97.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	82.0	35 of 259	86.5%	★★★★☆
2025	98.0	4 of 203	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	86.4	20 of 195	89.7%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	20 of 190	89.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.4	122 of 719	83.0%	★★★★☆
2025	81.4	81 of 635	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	134 of 654	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.1	159 of 614	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	58.7	153 of 369	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.4	97 of 417	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	84.3	60 of 532	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	87.9	47 of 755	93.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	91.6	41 of 693	94.1%	★★★★★
2025	94.5	23 of 628	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	86.8	65 of 633	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	43 of 611	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	94.8	32 of 440	92.7%	★★★★★
2021	79.2	70 of 472	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.3	72 of 543	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	87.7	67 of 707	90.5%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	62.8	54 of 179	69.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.7	21 of 105	80.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	118 of 220	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	69.1	29 of 125	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	64.7	55 of 315	82.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	94.5	24 of 671	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	92.4	35 of 639	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	87.2	64 of 638	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	87.9	59 of 647	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	92.7	36 of 492	92.7%	★★★★★
2021	83.9	69 of 516	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	90.8	45 of 582	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.9	44 of 708	93.8%	★★★★★

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)

White (2026)96th percentile~ school

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)86th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile-11 vs school

African American (2026)81st percentile-14 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)70th percentile-25 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)66th percentile-29 vs school

Special Education (2026)46th percentile-48 vs school

Asian (2026)41st percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing79%+27 vs state

English Language Arts77%+17 vs state

Social Studies73%+30 vs state

Science65%+30 vs state

Mathematics52%+19 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 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
St Joseph High School	Public	9-12	2521 Stadium Dr	Saint Joseph	49085	Berrien County	St. Joseph Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 926-3204	933	49	19.1	18.1%	677 (72.6%)	73 (7.8%)	72 (7.7%)	49 (5.3%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.0%)	92	44^th of 800 public high schools	94.5%		93.4	41^st of 739 public high schools	94.5%	3	75.2	78.0	49.2	54.1	78.9	54.3	64.9	72.9	$15,402	$744	$14,658
Benton Harbor High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	870 Colfax Ave	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 605-1200	469	33	14.2	94.2%	5 (1.1%)	445 (94.9%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	3.7	782^nd of 800 public high schools	2.3%					(n/a)	12.5	16.0	4.2	3.2	8.3	337.6	2068.6	2075.8	$25,148	$7,346	$17,802
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan	Public, Charter	9-12	499 W Main St	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 927-1064	112	14	7.7	87.5%	22 (19.6%)	69 (61.6%)	15 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)								(n/a)	295.1	16.7	251.1	317.1	386.0	347.0	2066.9		$10,360	$1,077	$9,283
Lakeshore High School	Public	9-12	5771 Cleveland Ave	Stevensville	49127	Berrien County	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	No	No	No	No	(269) 428-1402	843	49	17.2	28.1%	692 (82.1%)	42 (5.0%)	68 (8.1%)	25 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.8%)	83.9	91^st of 800 public high schools	88.6%		87	66^th of 739 public high schools	91.1%	25	69.5	68.2	51.1	41.7	70.1	43.3	54.9	62.6	$19,077	$1,066	$18,011
Bridgman High School	Public	9-12	9964 Gast Rd	Bridgman	49106	Berrien County	Bridgman Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 466-0223	239	20	12.1	37.2%	204 (85.4%)	9 (3.8%)	8 (3.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)	86.3	76^th of 800 public high schools	90.5%		91.4	45^th of 739 public high schools	93.9%	31	91.2	73.8	63.2	41.0	70.6	44.1	47.1	52.9	$21,283	$484	$20,800
Coloma High School	Public	9-12	300 W Saint Joseph St	Coloma	49038	Berrien County	Coloma Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 468-2400	336	19	17.6	64.0%	219 (65.2%)	34 (10.1%)	54 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.3%)	34.5	504^th of 800 public high schools	37.0%		44.5	411^th of 739 public high schools	44.4%	93	47.4	58.8	26.3	21.3	38.5	13.8	26.2	24.6	$16,173	$1,377	$14,796
Eau Claire High School	Public	9-12	7450 Hochberger Rd	Eau Claire	49111	Berrien County	Eau Claire Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 461-6997	180	14	13.0	86.7%	60 (33.3%)	39 (21.7%)	71 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.6%)	17.1	629^th of 800 public high schools	21.4%		62.5	249^th of 739 public high schools	66.3%	380	40.4	36.6	12.8	9.8	25.7	393.1	20.0	22.9	$15,864	$1,223	$14,641
WAY Eau Claire	Public, Virtual	9-12	6295 W Main St	Eau Claire	49111	Berrien County	Eau Claire Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 461-3121	35	11	3.0	85.7%	18 (51.4%)	6 (17.1%)	8 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)								(n/a)									$9,787	$1,223	$8,564
Berrien Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1 Sylvester Ave	Berrien Springs	49103	Berrien County	Berrien Springs Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(269) 471-1748	554	33	16.5	50.0%	216 (39.0%)	154 (27.8%)	96 (17.3%)	38 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	43 (7.8%)	60.7	254^th of 800 public high schools	68.3%		55.4	319^th of 739 public high schools	56.8%	65	55.6	61.5	31.0	29.1	64.4	22.9	45.3	53.8	$18,482	$597	$17,885
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	242 Sylvester Ave	Berrien Springs	49103	Berrien County	Berrien Springs Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 471-2593	74	2	38.9	54.1%	42 (56.8%)	18 (24.3%)	8 (10.8%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.4%)	32.7	524^th of 800 public high schools	34.5%		41.4	432^nd of 739 public high schools	41.5%	92		50.0		30.0	22.2	392.2	27.8	33.3	$12,178	$795	$11,383

Frequently Asked Questions about St Joseph High School

What schools feed into St Joseph High School?

St Joseph High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brown School
Elementary : Clarke School
Elementary : Lincoln School
Middle : Upton Middle School

What district is St Joseph High School in?

St. Joseph Public Schools

Is St Joseph High School a good school?

Yes. St Joseph High School ranks in the top 5.5% of Michigan high schools.

What is the racial makeup of St Joseph High School?

Students at St Joseph High School are 73% White, 8% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend St Joseph High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 933 students attended St Joseph High School.

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