Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Luther L Wright K12 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Luther L Wright K12 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Luther L Wright K12 School's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Luther L Wright K12 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luther L Wright K12 School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1792 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luther L Wright K12 School's ranking?
Luther L Wright K12 School is ranked #1792 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Luther L Wright K12 School often compared to?
Luther L Wright K12 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ad Johnston Jrsr High School, Wakefieldmarenisco School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Luther L Wright K12 School?
The graduation rate of Luther L Wright K12 School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Luther L Wright K12 School?
729 students attend Luther L Wright K12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Luther L Wright K12 School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther L Wright K12 School?
Luther L Wright K12 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Luther L Wright K12 School offer ?
Luther L Wright K12 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Luther L Wright K12 School part of?
Luther L Wright K12 School is part of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District.
School Reviews
2 5/25/2009
School leadership is TERRIBLE, bordering on abusive! Unwise, intolerant, and incompetent. Please do not consider LL Wright as an academic option for your children if you value their success.
2 4/4/2007
Some good teachers...others are just there to put in their time and collect a paycheck. I am proud to be a Red Devil but I never got the recognition I deserved since I didn't have "the name" and it never helped that my dad was from Bessemer. It's not what you know in this town; but who you blow...starts in Little League, matriculates to high school, and onward in life. Screw L.L. Wright and the quote-unquote high horse that Tim Kolesar rode in on!!!!!
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