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Ascent High School

309 N OUTER DR, BAD AXE, MI 48413 · (989) 269-2737 · Huron County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL37 STUDENTS
Enrollment
37
High
DISTRICT 187 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
24 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 55%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
9
Grade 12
19
Student demographics
White
89%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
5%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
59%
Female
41%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
37
-16 (-30%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
was 28.5:1
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Ascent High School

Set in BAD AXE, Michigan, Ascent High School is an one-room-style high school, part of Bad Axe Public Schools. It works with 37 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 460 students per school, that is 92% leaner than typical.

Bad Axe Public Schools comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 791 students; Ascent High School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Ascent High School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (89%). Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, Ascent High School reports 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 19.1:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 65% of students at Ascent High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Huron County (around 45%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Huron County put median household income runs about $58,870, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Huron County's 27 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,235 students), Ascent High School is one campus in the mix.

Bad Axe Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around Ascent High School.

Ascent High School operates from a countryside location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ascent High School has fell 30%, going from 53 students in 2018 to 37 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 28.5:1 in 2018 to 19.1:1 today.

On this page, the feed for Ascent High School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Huron County at a glance

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Population
31,113
Census ACS
Median income
$58,870
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
4,235 students

Quick facts

School name
Ascent High School
District
Bad Axe Public Schools
Address
309 N OUTER DR, BAD AXE, MI 48413
Phone
(989) 269-2737
County
Huron County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
37
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
24 (65%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
260001708240
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Ascent High School
What is the total enrollment at Ascent High School?
Ascent High School enrolls approximately 37 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Ascent High School serve?
Ascent High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Ascent High School have?
Ascent High School employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.
How diverse is Ascent High School?
Ascent High School reports a student body of 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Ascent High School?
Ascent High School is overseen by Bad Axe Public Schools in Huron County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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