Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools is a rural public school district in Clinton and Ionia Counties, Michigan, United States.
Serving 477 students in grades 6-12, Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School's student population of 477 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School is 0.12, 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
#393 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School's ranking?
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School is ranked #393 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School?
The graduation rate of Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School?
477 students attend Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School?
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School offer ?
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School part of?
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School is part of Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District.
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