Center Line High School is a public high school located in Center Line, Michigan. It is part of Center Line Public Schools. Center Line High School serves students living in Warren and Center Line, but is open to students living outside of the district through the Michigan School of Choice program.
Serving 646 students in grades 9-12, Center Line 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Line High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Center Line High School's student population of 646 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center Line 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 Center Line High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2243 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
36%
18%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Center Line School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Line High School's ranking?
Center Line High School is ranked #2243 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Center Line High School often compared to?
Center Line High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cousino Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center Line High School?
The graduation rate of Center Line High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Center Line High School?
646 students attend Center Line High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Center Line High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Line High School?
Center Line High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Center Line High School offer ?
Center Line High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center Line High School part of?
Center Line High School is part of Center Line School District.
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