H.H. Dow High School

H.H. Dow High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3901 N Saginaw Rd,  Midland, MI
Midland Public Schools
3.9
3.9
1,265 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Steven Poole
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
19%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
84.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
423:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
White
83%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Hispanic
4.5%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
1.5%
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.
Michigan State University 417 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 360 Students
Central Michigan University 231 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 208 Students
Grand Valley State University 167 Students
Delta College - Michigan 116 Students
Michigan Technological University 110 Students
Ferris State University 91 Students
Wayne State University 88 Students
Western Michigan University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 89 Students
Biology 86 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Computer Science 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Marketing 42 Students
Finance 39 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 179 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/15/2025
Dow High School sets you up for the real world and offers a wide variety of courses/electives to take. I have had some incredible teachers, especially in the STEM department. I am thankful to have been able to take both AP and IB classes. On the other hand, our building is quite outdated and administration is not very flexible or open to student-led ideas. Overall, though, I've loved my time at Dow and have created such a close-knit community of people. Plus, the school lunch is awesome (and free!)
1.0
9/1/2023
Nearly every1 here is a weird, snooty individual who don't care that much about any1, includin' their own teammates, workers and other people. Glad I went 2 MHS instead here, almost did b4 tha program I wanted 2 join moved over 2 MHS years ago.
2.0 Alum
7/26/2023
Administration was rough. I never really liked anyone who worked in the office. The education itself was great, my time as a student was great. My time as a human at this high school, not so great. I was sexualized, I was dehumanized, and I never felt less. I felt as if being a teenage girl at this school was almost an issue. H.H. Dow High School had great education and I am grateful to have been given this free education, but I wish I was seen more as a person there rather than just a student.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/15/2023
This School is amazing. It provides an amazingly high level of education for their students, and so many opportunities that can potentially set them apart from the rest when applying to colleges and careers. We moved here to provide the best we could for our children's education and we are not disap...
1.0 other
2/15/2023
I don’t believe this school even deserves a star. I attended 3 different high schools while being a student and this one was truly the worst by a long shot. To begin, if you haven’t been here since their kindergarten classes, good luck! The kids are incredibly cliquey and sheltered. It was as if the...
1.0 other
1/22/2022
DON'T GO TO THIS "EXCELLENT" SNOOTY SCHOOL FULL OF CRAZY STUDENTS, STAFF, AND EVEN PARENTS! When moving to Midland, I heard of how nationally ranked it was and was excited to be apart of it. Good thing the ESA program my twin was involved with moved to sweet, intelligent, and careful Midland High Sc...
5.0 student
9/28/2018
From a college freshman- When i came to this school 4 years ago i had never been in a class with more than about two dozen other classmates. Also i had never been in an advanced math or science program and had limited access to people of different backgrounds, also was academically unmotivated (came...

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H.H. Dow High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Midland, MI, in the Midland neighborhood, and is served by the Midland Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 1,265 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. H.H. Dow High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $305,126. Discover additional schools in the area, like MCESA School Classroom Programs, Midland High School, Calvary Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Midland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near H.H. Dow High School.

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