There were 1,501 African American students enrolled in Battle Creek Public Schools in the 2022-23 school year, a 0.4% decrease compared to the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.
Data showed that Battle Creek Public Schools welcomed 3,753 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students made up 40% of the student body, making them the most represented ethnicity in the district.
Battle Creek Public Schools roughly covers 13 schools within Calhoun County and has its main office in Battle Creek.
Among the 13 schools in Battle Creek Public Schools, Battle Creek Central High School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 440 students.
Overall student enrollment in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels, with white students experiencing the largest decline at 6.5%.
Academic performance has also suffered, with the state’s average NAEP score dropping by 6.5 points and ethnic achievement gaps widening. Black and Hispanic students’ average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| Year | Total District Enrollment | Total African American Students | African American % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 3,753 | 1,501 | 40% |
| 2021-22 | 3,850 | 1,507 | 39.1% |
| 2020-21 | 3,739 | 1,433 | 38.3% |
| 2019-20 | 3,821 | 1,462 | 38.3% |
| 2018-19 | 3,911 | 1,439 | 36.8% |
| 2017-18 | 3,976 | 1,480 | 37.2% |
| 2016-17 | 4,119 | 1,551 | 37.7% |
| 2015-16 | 4,474 | 1,635 | 36.5% |
