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Ernest W. Seaholm High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 8-12
- Birmingham, MI
- 187 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityC+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA
- SportsA+
- FoodA-
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
Ernest W. Seaholm High School Rankings
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Academics
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- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingA
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$112,545
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,330
National
$949Median Home Value
$439,000
National
$184,700Culture & 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
Students
Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,297
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
- 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
$16,309/ 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
Ernest W. Seaholm High School Reviews
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I like that academically we are one of the top schools in the state and even the nation, but with that comes an enormous amount of pressure to succeed, and the curriculum is also much tougher. This is definitely the school to be at for for the academics, but there are some other issues. For starters, the cafeteria food could be a LOT better for a school that lives in a well-off neighborhood. The social scene can be stressful if you don't dress or act a certain way, which is the consequence of the school's location (Birmingham). Overall, Seaholm has wonderful teachers and staff that have helped me out in the past and continue to go above and beyond their requirements just for the happiness of their students. I'm happy to be a Maple Leaf and I'm looking forward to more years of Seaholm.
Being in such an affluent district, Seaholm has tons of resources to help their students reach their full potential. Teachers are easy to reach outside of the classroom for help, there are an abundance of clubs and sports, and the curriculum is quite rigorous. I am currently a freshman in college and I feel that Seaholm prepared me fairly well. Contrary to popular belief, Seaholm's downfall is not the lack of diversity itself, but it's treatment and lack of support for its minority populations, specifically students of color and those who identify as LGBTQ. Seaholm does offer clubs for these groups, but thats about all the support that they receive. Most teachers, and even administrators turn a blind eye to the discrimination and harassment of minority students, and have done an extremely poor job of creating a safe learning environment for all students, along with not being intolerant of hate prejudice and discrimination.
Overall my experiences at Seaholm High school was a positive one. While yes I did have a rough freshman year that could be chalked up to my mentality during that year. Once I put myself out there more I made an abundance of friends and enjoyed myself to the rest of my three years. The schools were taken care of and the education was better than what I had revived in my previous district.
However if I had to file a complement I would say that the school severely lacked diversity. As well as the students there holding certain ignorance against some of the students of different backgrounds. I would say that 90% of the student body were white and 98% of the teachers where the same. In the beginning this was why I had a hard time fitting in but eventually I adjusted. Also, while I would not say I have experienced racism all the time there were instanced I ran across that made me uncomfortable.
However if I had to file a complement I would say that the school severely lacked diversity. As well as the students there holding certain ignorance against some of the students of different backgrounds. I would say that 90% of the student body were white and 98% of the teachers where the same. In the beginning this was why I had a hard time fitting in but eventually I adjusted. Also, while I would not say I have experienced racism all the time there were instanced I ran across that made me uncomfortable.