Saranac Junior/Senior High School

Saranac Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
150 Pleasant St,  Saranac, MI
Saranac Community Schools
3.4
3.7
405 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Saranac Junior/Senior High School is dedicated to providing “equal opportunities to promote learning, social growth, physical wellness and the skills necessary to become productive members of society.” Teachers, coaches and administrative staff work together to make this mission a possibility for Saranac RedHawks from seventh grade through 12th grade. As a public magnet school located in Saranac, Michigan, this institution is a competitive option for middle and high school learning in Ionia County. Extracurricular options that promote teamwork and hone skills include fine arts, athletics and other clubs. A strong music program includes choir and both junior and senior high band. These students perform in pep band, marching band, concert band and community parades. Students in the international travel club fundraise and plan trips to international locations. The Architects is a robotics team available for both Saranac students and students in other high schools in the area. Saranac RedHawks participate in organized sports at the varsity and junior varsity level as part of the Central Michigan Athletic Conference. Saranac Junior/Senior High School believes in the future of its students. The Saranac Promise, a college and vocation degree scholarship available for seniors, helps display that commitment. Funds available through this scholarship depend on the number of years the student has attended Saranac Community Schools as a proud RedHawk.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Josh Leader
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
30
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
438:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
White
90.4%
Hispanic
5.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Grand Valley State University 54 Students
Ferris State University 47 Students
Michigan State University 43 Students
Central Michigan University 40 Students
Grand Rapids Community College 40 Students
Western Michigan University 28 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 24 Students
Spring Arbor University 20 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 19 Students
Calvin University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Nursing 13 Students
Business 7 Students
History 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 68 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/27/2020
This junior/senior high offers a smaller crowd of students for those who are interested in a more personalized learning experience.
3.0 Senior
5/6/2020
I like the community because no matter what you will always have someone nearby to help you if needed.
3.0 Alum
2/2/2018
Just your average typical High school. Good people Small we are all really close together good sports some sports we are better at then others. Food is pretty basic some days it's better then others. But you can say that about everything. Sometimes the same thing is better on other days.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/19/2022
I love Saranac it was a great place to grow up and the schools while small is full of wonderful people willing to go the extra mile when needed. I am now a parent of two children that are attending Saranac. My daughter went to schools in Virginia and North Carolina prior and she was not happy there....
5.0 student
5/1/2017
People like to bash Saranac for being a horrible school. This is hardly the case. My experience at Saranac has been great, if not better than it would be at any other school in this area. At saranac, everyone knows your name. The people there geniunely care about you and want you to succeed. If you...
1.0 parent
8/31/2016
Saranac middle school /high school is absolutely the worst school. I dropped off my student, and neighbors this morning, and as I'm in the parking lot, a bunch of high school boys are flipping me off. I roll down my window to ask what's the problem, and they say I'm in the bus area. Oh. OK. Well may...

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