Sterling Heights High School is a public high school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States.
Serving 1,327 students in grades 9-12, Sterling Heights Senior High 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 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sterling Heights Senior High School's student population of 1,327 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Sterling Heights Senior High 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 Sterling Heights Senior High School is 0.52, 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
#1928 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Sterling Heights Senior High School's ranking?
Sterling Heights Senior High School is ranked #1928 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sterling Heights Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sterling Heights Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sterling Heights Senior High School?
1,327 students attend Sterling Heights Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sterling Heights Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Heights Senior High School?
Sterling Heights Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sterling Heights Senior High School offer ?
Sterling Heights Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sterling Heights Senior High School part of?
Sterling Heights Senior High School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
Bullying is not taken care of in this school, even when it causes a serious injury. The school Resource Officer does not take his job seriously and is only there part time, as he is employed at other schools as well. The only concerns the staff has are for the star players of an average at-best team.
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