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Birmingham Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
13
Schools
7,112
Students
$26,500
Per-Pupil Spend
+85% nat'l
9.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-43pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Birmingham Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 7,112 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,500 is above average for a US public school district. Only 10% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berkshire Middle School06–08655
Birmingham Covington School03–08637
Derby Middle School06–08626
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ernest W Seaholm High School09–121,215
Wylie E Groves High School09–121,110
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,500+85% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
56%
State
37.5%
Local (property tax)
55.8%
Federal
6.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,112
Students
10%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,500 per pupil — 85% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 10% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Birmingham Public Schools?
Birmingham Public Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,112 students.
What is the graduation rate for Birmingham Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Birmingham Public Schools spend per student?
Birmingham Public Schools spends $26,500 per pupil — 85% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Birmingham Public Schools?
10% of students in Birmingham Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Birmingham Public Schools?
No, Birmingham Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Birmingham Public Schools serve?
Birmingham Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Birmingham Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Birmingham Public Schools is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.