Ionia High School

Ionia High School is a roomy 9-12 campus in IONIA, Michigan, run under Ionia Public Schools. The school instructs 774 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 460 students per school, that is 68% larger than typical.

Within Ionia Public Schools, which oversees 8 schools and 2,659 students, Ionia High School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Ionia High School shows that nearly all students (82%) are White; the rest consists of 13% Hispanic, 5% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 19.1:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 47% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Ionia County indicate median household income runs about $75,611, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ionia High School is one of 30 public schools in Ionia County (combined enrollment of about 10,506 students).

Nearest neighbor: Douglas R Welch High School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Looking at the recent track record. Ionia High School's enrollment has contracted 7% since 2018, when it stood at 828 (now 774). Over the same period, the White share contracted from 87% to 82%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.