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Ernest W. Seaholm High School

#2 in Best Magnet High Schools in Michigan
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Birmingham, MI
  • 195 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Ernest W. Seaholm High School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in Birmingham, MI. It has 1,286 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 79% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
    birmingham.k12.mi.us/seaholm
    (248) 203-3702
    2436 West Lincoln St
    Birmingham, MI 48009
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    Ernest W. Seaholm High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    92%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    79%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1280
    149 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    263 responses
    AP Enrollment
    43%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $114,537
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,414
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $467,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 35 responses
    Report
    • Football and the spring musicals
      34%
    • Field Day
      23%
    • Social events such as school dances!
      20%
    • Basket ball
      11%
    • None
      6%
    • Homecoming
      3%
    • Spirit Week
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,286
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    4%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.20 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.20 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.20 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $69,517
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $16,195/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.30 responses
    53%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.30 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.30 responses
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    Ernest W. Seaholm High School Reviews

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    I love this school but there’s is absolutely no diversity. If you want diversity go to Groves or some other school. Besides that, teachers are great!
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    I had a great experience at Seaholm High School. The teachers are phenomenal and the administration genuinely cares about the student body. The environment is very academically competitive, which can easily become a negative facet of the school atmosphere, but the Seaholm community works to be supportive of all its students and provides ample resources to help students succeed and feel appreciated. Without a doubt, I will remember my time there fondly.
    I would have given three stars if not for the teachers. The teachers at Seaholm are truly phenomenal and genuinely care for all their students. Their utmost goal is to see their students succeed in whatever way is best for the individual. The student atmosphere at Seaholm, however, is three stars. Because of the largely white population, there is an inherent racial and cultural tension that exists. Their have been racially/culturally motivated incidents for the past three years that have called for police investigation.