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Berrien Springs High School vs. St. Joseph High School

Should you attend Berrien Springs High School or St. Joseph High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Berrien Springs High School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
St. Joseph High School
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Berrien Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

St. Joseph High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, Berrien Springs High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 942 students in grades 9-12, St. Joseph High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
551 students
942 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berrien Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. Joseph High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berrien Springs High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. Joseph High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berrien Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. Joseph High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berrien Springs School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. Joseph High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1088 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#338 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berrien Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. Joseph High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
50%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Joseph High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Joseph High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Joseph High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in MI)
98%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Berrien Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of St. Joseph High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St. Joseph School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Berrien Springs High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of St. Joseph High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
158
235
Grade 10 Students
137
233
Grade 11 Students
134
221
Grade 12 Students
122
253

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Berrien Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at St. Joseph High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Joseph School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berrien Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at St. Joseph High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Joseph School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berrien Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. Joseph High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Joseph School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berrien Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. Joseph High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Joseph School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berrien Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. Joseph High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Joseph School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berrien Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berrien Springs School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. Joseph High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Joseph School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berrien Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. Joseph High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berrien Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. Joseph High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berrien Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berrien Springs School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. Joseph High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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