Pennfield Senior High School

Pennfield Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8299 Pennfield Rd,  Battle Creek, MI
Pennfield Schools
3.5
2.8
778 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Thomas Faber
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
43.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
White
79.6%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Michigan University 151 Students
Michigan State University 142 Students
Kellogg Community College 103 Students
Grand Valley State University 91 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 81 Students
Ferris State University 80 Students
Central Michigan University 52 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 48 Students
Eastern Michigan University 40 Students
The University of Olivet 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Nursing 37 Students
Psychology 31 Students
Biology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 15 Students
Veterinary Sciences 15 Students
Graphic Design 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 118 Reviews
3.0 Junior
1/30/2025
The best part of Pennfield High School is that it does provide opportunities like early collage and KCC and programs like BCAMSC and CACC. I would like to see administration improvement and how they interact with their students change and become more compassionate to them.
2.0 Senior
10/1/2024
I was only there for 2 and a half years and the school does not put students first only the rules and expectations
3.0 Alum
7/29/2024
Very middle of the road public school. Very disappointing when you have specific plans for your student/yourself
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
3.0 student
11/30/2022
I love this school but everyone is put into friend groups and if you’re a new kid and you don’t talk you’re not going to get friends. They have suicide prevention benches all over the school and once handed out bracelets all the students messed around with. They have ALOT of clubs and sports to choo...
1.0 student
8/25/2020
Horrible. They don't help you, they reply to your emails once every two weeks or not at all, they don't guide you and basically leave you to figure things out on your own. They use study hall time (an important time to students) to host assembly's where they just play tug-o-war with each other, drin...
1.0 student
10/28/2014
Well, I get detentions for nothing. The clocks are 5-7 minutes off. everyone is religious.
4.0 parent
9/10/2013
My daughter is a senior this year who transfered from another school and actually from another country. The transition has been smooth thus far and the faculty and students have done all they can to welcome her to the Pennfield family. The administration has also been supportive and willing to take...

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Pennfield Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Battle Creek, MI, in the Pennfield Township neighborhood, and is served by the Pennfield Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 778 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Pennfield Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $218,490. Discover additional schools in the area, like Battle Creek Academy, Mt. Olivet Christian School, Bedford Bible Church School, and more. Learn more about what Battle Creek has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pennfield Senior High School.

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