A third of Michigan graduating seniors are ready for college

In Michigan public schools only 34.6 percent of students in the class of 2019 are "college ready."

The ranking is based on their SAT test scores as juniors and is identical to data from last year's graduating class. 

According to M-Live about 58 percent of high school seniors met the standards for reading and writing.

In math, only 37 percent of students were college ready.

According to average SAT scores from schools across the state here is how ready Michigan high schools measure up for preparing your child for college life in our area.

Berrien County Schools

% College ready in all subjects

St. Joseph High School

65

New Buffalo Senior High School 

60

Bridgman High School 

47

Lakeshore High School 

47

Buchanan High School 

39

Berrien Springs High School 

35

Watervilet High School 

35

Niles Senior High School 

32

River Valley High School 

31

Coloma High School 

22

Brandywine Senior High School 

21

Countryside Academy

<20

Eau Claire High School 

<10

Success - Three Rivers 

<20

Berrien Springs Discovery Academy 

<20

Benton Harbor High School 

<5

Dream Academy Alternative School of Choice 

<10


St. Joseph County 

% College ready in all subjects

Centerville Junior/Senior High School

33

Three Rivers High School 

28

Sturgis High School 

24


Van Buren County 

% College ready in all subjects

Paw Paw High School 

31

South Haven High School 

26

Hartford High School 

19

Cedar Street Community and Family Center

<20

The full database is available here. 

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