Byron Area High School

Byron Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
312 W Maple St,  Byron, MI
Byron Area Schools
3.2
2.8
210 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mark Dobson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
61.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
93.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
1.7%
Hispanic
1.7%
Asian or 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.
Michigan State University 59 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 50 Students
Grand Valley State University 37 Students
Ferris State University 37 Students
Eastern Michigan University 35 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 33 Students
Central Michigan University 33 Students
Northern Michigan University 26 Students
Mott Community College 23 Students
University of Michigan - Flint 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 19 Students
Business 15 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Education 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Environmental Science 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Architecture 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 80 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/27/2022
Byron was an excellent school for me. The staff was supportive of me and classes were lots of fun. The Agriculture program is amazing and offers many community service opportunities along with field trips.
4.0 Alum
1/17/2020
I enjoyed my time at Byron High School because the teachers were friendly and I had a solid friend group.
5.0 Senior
4/3/2018
I suppose I don't have anything to compare it to, but I love the people there and I'm glad it's where I went to high school. I have to admit it's definitely not perfect though, as it's rather lacking in class choices, especially as it has only one AP class and limited Honors courses, though this is simply due to the fact that it's such a small school. Unfortunately, I doubt this issue will be resolved as the class sizes are just getting smaller and smaller every year with the advent of school of choice, and I can't really blame parents for not wanting their kids to go there. I still love it though.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/4/2025
This school is special. Nestled in a small community with great families and familiar faces. Depending on what matters most, this district will make you feel proud, safe and not just a number. I know several individuals including myself that have went on to obtain master degrees and my best friend i...
5.0 parent
2/18/2023
My four children were raised in Byron schools. You get the personal touch of a private school in a quiet community. All went to higher education and graduated with Master's degrees.
1.0 parent
4/16/2015
This school district is continually declining. The Superintendent needs to be replaced as soon as possible! Most of the High school teachers need to be fired!!!!! It is a very poor excuse for an educational institution!!! WHAT A JOKE!!!!! They don't pay their bills, but yet want the tax payers to pa...
1.0 parent
8/5/2013
just look at the test scores...no other review needed....the fact that we are only 21% and have declined in the last few years says it ALL!

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Byron Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Byron, MI and is served by the Byron Area Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 210 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Byron Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 1170. Discover additional schools in the area, like Byron Area Middle School, Byron Area Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Byron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Byron Area High School.

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