Serving 688 students in grades 8-12, Sault Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sault Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sault Area High School's student population of 688 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
A Great Place to Learn
School Rankings
Sault Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sault Area High School is 0.55, which is less 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
#736 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
37%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sault Area High School's ranking?
Sault Area High School is ranked #736 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sault Area High School?
The graduation rate of Sault Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sault Area High School?
688 students attend Sault Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sault Area High School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sault Area High School?
Sault Area High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sault Area High School offer ?
Sault Area High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sault Area High School part of?
Sault Area High School is part of Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools.
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