SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

A-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

63%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

65%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Ernest W Seaholm High School Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

70%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

80%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

40%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

70%
30%

ELA Proficiency

80%
42%

Science Proficiency

40%
22%

MI Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

96%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

42%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

27

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

1%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

1%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

8%
2%

AP Computer Science

1%
1%

AP Math

14%
2%

MI Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

24.87 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.26 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$180,853

MI Average: $80,476

Unemployment Rate

2.9%

MI Average: 5.9%

Median Home value

$776,779

MI Average: $234,007

Median Rent

$2,267 /mo

MI Average: $1,189

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

98.9%

MI Average: 91.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

15:1

MI Average: 17:1

Number of Teachers

69

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$104,784

Average for all teachers in Birmingham Public Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

203:1

MI Average: 338:1

Number of Support Staff

12

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

4

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

MI Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

94%

MI Average: 84%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

9

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

2

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

35

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$12093 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$9.31

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

83%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6%

Black

2%

Latino

3%

Multiracial

5%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

10%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

2%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

11%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Ernest W Seaholm High School

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  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
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