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Utica High School

Public | 10-12 | 1407 students

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Posted May 24, 2009

Overall, a great school. Teachers are great with some exceptions and curriculum is well taught. Very small school, not overcrowded, but in an essence somewhat underpopulated. District boundary changes made population of the school too small. Athletic teams are not as active as others in Utica Community Schools, but are still average programs.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2008

this school is okay, not the best though. some of the teachers have bad connections with the students(such as me) and thus, dont help us learn as well as we should.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 16, 2008

Alright, I was a student at Utica. I think I may know a little more about the teachers and other aspects of the school. Yeah some teachers don't help outside of the classroom. However, you're not going to find a school that is perfect. If the student took the right classes then they would've gotten teachers that were a great deal of help. My high school experience was one of the best of my life. I have absolutely nothing that I could complain about.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2008

I agree with the previouse rating. The teachers do not teach beyond the classroom . They are not preparing the kids enough for the ACT. Not as good of school as i thought when we moved here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2008

Great school. Best of UCS high schools. My child went to Eisenhower and I transfered him to Utica because it was so much better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 31, 2007

the scool is a great school. Much better then my junior high, most of my classes are pretty small maybe 25-30 in each class. I am doing better here than at my school its not as crowded as Ford and is one of the larger HS in the district.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 16, 2005

I absolutely loved Utica High School. My junior high experience was not a good one, so when I had the chance to come to Utica and go to school with new people I was thrilled. The staff was amazing, the students were kind, and the atmosphere was contagious. To the Parents: your child will love it, they will feel welcome, and the teachers are great. Send your child here even if you have to drive them!
—Submitted by Nickie Harting, a former student


Posted January 25, 2005

Utica high is a great school if your child has no problems. Unfortunately they seem to do everything in thier power to discourage you from getting your child extra help if you need it. (spec. ed. IEP'S ect)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2004

19 students in a class room, no way, the school it too small for its amount of students. Yes I will agree the staff is great, but please do not give information that is not correct about class size. Students will agree that it is too crowded, it is the smallest high school in the district. The school needs to be added onto and employ more teachers, don't hide the truth, it should be known to all that go there and the future people who will go there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2004

This school has awesome teachers and is a great learning environment! The shop and welding classes are great, and also the technology and drafting department. But these departments aren't the schools only strong points, exellent science teachers of every science, math teachers that can make math fun and easy to understand, and english teachers that make english fun! This school is a definate A+ on the grading scale and I am fortunate eonogh to attend school at Utica High.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 25, 2003

The faculty and leadership are outstanding. As a former student I loved it. I felt like every teacher and every staff member cared about me. The staff at Utica has inspired me to want to be a teacher. One day I hope to teach at a school like this.
—Submitted by Sandra Russo


Posted August 26, 2003

An awesome School with caring teachers.
—Submitted by a former student


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

419 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

423 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

419 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
60%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

419 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

423 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Reading

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 71%
Black 5% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Janet Jones
Fax number
  • (586) 797-2201

Programs

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47255 Shelby Rd
Shelby Township, MI 48317
Phone: (586) 797-2200

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