Summary:
Zip code 48061, covering Port Huron, MI, is home to just one school: Blue Water Middle College Academy, a public high school serving grades 9-12 under the Blue Water Middle College district.
For parents, this small school of 205 students offers a unique blend of academic excellence and personalized attention. The school holds a perfect 5-star rating and its district ranks 28th out of 625 statewide (96th percentile). Test scores are exceptional, with 11th graders outperforming the state by 24.4 points in SAT Reading/Writing (76.5% vs. 52.1%), 14.8 points in Science, and 13.9 points in Social Studies. A favorable 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio supports this strong performance. The school also reports a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate, far better than the state average of 7.1%, and only 21.95% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Per-student spending is a reasonable $9,154, suggesting efficient resource use.
However, there is a notable paradox: despite stellar test scores, the graduation rate is just 64.9%, well below the state's 84.0%. This likely means students who leave are transferring to other schools rather than dropping out, which is a positive sign of engagement. The school's ranking has also climbed dramatically, from 232nd in 2017-2018 to 69th in 2025-2026—a 70% improvement in relative position. This rapid ascent, combined with its college-preparatory focus and strong literacy outcomes, makes Blue Water Middle College Academy a compelling option for academically motivated students, though the graduation rate warrants a closer look to understand the underlying factors.
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