Summary:
Zip code 48623 in Freeland, Michigan is home to just 2 high schools: Freeland Middle School/High School, a traditional public school serving grades 7-12 within the Freeland Community School District, and Saginaw Correctional Facility, a specialized program for just 11 students operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
For families, Freeland Middle School/High School is the clear standout and an excellent choice. It ranks in the 85th percentile of Michigan high schools, and its district holds a 5-star rating, ranking 53rd out of 625 districts statewide. The school boasts a remarkable 97.7% graduation rate—nearly 14 points above the state average—and a dropout rate of just 1.5%. Academically, students outperform state averages in nearly every subject and grade. For example, 9th grade ELA proficiency is an impressive 81.3%, and 7th grade math proficiency sits at 55.7% versus the state's 33.3%. The school also shows strong SAT results, with 69.4% of 11th graders proficient in reading and writing. However, there are two areas of concern: 11th grade science proficiency dropped significantly year-over-year to 35.8%, barely matching the state average, and math proficiency steadily declines from 55.7% in 7th grade to just 35.5% on the 11th grade SAT. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.3% is notably higher than the district's 13.9% average, suggesting a building-specific issue worth monitoring.
The Saginaw Correctional Facility school serves a completely different purpose—providing education within a state prison—and its data is too limited for any meaningful academic comparison. With per-student spending of $12,767 and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 19.4%, Freeland Middle School/High School delivers strong results and represents a high-quality educational option for families in this area.
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