Since 1989, Ionia High School has been the home of Bulldog Pride. The modern, award-winning educational center is home to a diverse range of academic, athletic and extracurricular opportunities. From ninth through 12th grade, students can enroll in online courses through the Douglas R. Welch Virtual School or train at the Ionia County Career Center, all from the spacious school campus.
Student-athletes at Ionia High compete in the Capital Area Activities Conference. A YMCA-staffed swimming pool, expansive gymnasium and multiple outdoor fields host home games for a variety of sports. The Ionia County Career Center, formerly Heartlands Institute of Technology, provides Career Technical Education for participating students. Courses include health occupations, culinary arts, automotive education and more.
The Ionia Public School District has offered high school education to the surrounding community since the early 1900s. Since then, many diverse programs have been added, such as robotics club, band and choir competitive and performance groups, Student Council, Science Olympiad and Spanish Club. As one of the highest-rated public high schools in Ionia County, Ionia High is a competitive school of choice for students to learn GRIT: Growth Mindset, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
Ionia High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
250 E Tuttle Rd,
Ionia, MI
Ionia Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Benjamin Gurk
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
C+
C+
C-
C+
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
19%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
50.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
288:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
83.5%
Hispanic
12.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
1.4%
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.
Michigan State University
153 Students
Grand Valley State University
123 Students
Ferris State University
119 Students
Central Michigan University
114 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
79 Students
Western Michigan University
65 Students
Saginaw Valley State University
58 Students
Wayne State University
45 Students
Alma College
44 Students
Davenport University
40 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
42 Students
Nursing
33 Students
Business
27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
26 Students
Biology
17 Students
Elementary Education
16 Students
Mechanical Engineering
13 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
11 Students
Dental Hygiene
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/13/2023
Coming from a seniors point of view I have had a lot of memories at the high school. My best memory about IHS was when we had a unified sports basketball game and one of the students made a 1/2 court shot and made it. The worse memory I have was when I was a freshman and we were on and off from virtual learning because of COVID. Having 2 + hour long classes was exhausting mentally and some physically.
6/27/2023
My experience through my three full years of Ionia high school so far is that overall it's pretty good obliviously you will have the ups and downs but I feel good at the school there are a couple teachers that obliviously kinda weird but you have them at every school
2/15/2023
Very fun and welcoming school. I feel safe when I'm learning due to all the safety protocols my school makes.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/30/2021
I went to Ionia Public Schools all through K-12 and had a great experience. I felt that I was more than prepared for success during my undergrad, masters program, business career and life in general. I was dual-enrolled through the affiliated community college (for free) my senior year and never had...
7/14/2020
I went to IHS from 9-12 grade. It is apparent that there are many issues within the school district. From the time I was in 7th-12th grade there were 15 teen pregnancies that I know of, maybe more. There were also regular bomb threats. During a 2 week period there were 3 separate bomb threats becaus...
5/16/2016
Even though the scores are very concerning (i.e. only 19% of 11th graders are proficient in math; reading is the only subject where 11th graders even barely reach half of students being proficient), I still gave an average, 3-stars, due to these scores actually being what's average out there in our...
10/25/2012
I went to Ionia High School for my four hs years, unfortunately. While it does have some good points, it has many bad as well. I enjoyed being on the swimming and diving team, but that was about it. Hardly any of the teachers can control their classrooms, which made it hard to learn, especially when...
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List Price Range
$118K - $626K
Homes For Sale
48
Average Home Value
$241,862
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Average Household Income
$64,125
% of College Grads
9.4%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,573 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Ionia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ionia, MI, in the Ionia neighborhood, and is served by the Ionia Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 801 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Ionia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $241,862. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedom Acres School, Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School, Ionia Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Ionia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ionia High School.