Fenton Senior High School
- Public
- FENTON, MI
Public School
Fenton Senior High School
- grade BOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- FENTON, MI
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 181 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Fenton Senior High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
42%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1170
247 responses
Average ACT
26
149 responses
AP Enrollment
14%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$62,672
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,067
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$158,000
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responsesPoll
63%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,182
Free or Reduced Lunch
31%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$61,548
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 30 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 30 responses73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 30 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$10,134 / year
National
$12,23975%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 32 responses44%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 32 responses78%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 32 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.67 out of 5 181 reviews
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Obviously I can't compare my experience to other schools, but I'll relate my feelings nonetheless. Fenton offers many options in advanced study, such as IB and AP, and having taken classes in both areas, I feel Fenton does relatively well. Our teachers are exceptional. Most of them care very much about their job and their students, and they never hesitate to help a learner understand more than what's on the syllabus. Furthermore, I find the administration to be very helpful and caring. They urge students to take matters into their own hands and to speak up about or change something that they don't agree with. And what's more, the administration puts their money where their mouth is. Especially FHS's previous Principal, Ms. Lemke, who was always willing to support students in their initiatives to make positive changes in the school. Downsides to FHS are that it's mostly white, so diversity is lacking. There could also be a little more variety in course selection.
I’m currently a senior at FHS and I will miss this school once I graduate. The class sizes are big enough to meet lots of new people when you start here, but small enough where you are not overwhelmed with people in sports, at sporting games, and in classes. We have lots of school spirit, and love to have fun. As for the classes themselves, there are some really amazing teachers, and there are some that are just okay. But, you’ll always have someone to help you (whether it be a friend or a counselor) and will overcome it. As a participant in multiple clubs, AP classes, and IB classes, i can proudly say FHS offers a lot. While I do wish that we offered more AP classes, I think it’s nice that we do have online AP’s as an option. Overall, FHS is a great school and I’m proud to be a Fenton tiger.
As graduation nears and my four years at Fenton High School come to their end, as far as education and overall atmosphere are concerned, I cannot say that there is much that I will miss. In an area so close to Flint, a city known for its diversity and poverty, I have never felt so isolated from this reality. Fenton as a district has always been predominantly white. This was not something that stuck out to me until I began high school and not only competed in sports, but attended home games that I noticed just how much diversity was lacking compared to all of the schools around us. As far as education is concerned, I have had very few teachers in these four years that have had a lasting impact. On top of this, Fenton High School chose years ago to transition from AP to the IB Diploma program, replacing AP courses with their—harder and less recognized—IB counterparts. All of this for the sake of the 3-4 students who actually attempt to receive this diploma each year.