Ernest W Seaholm High School

www.birmingham.k12.mi.us

1,081 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ernest W. Seaholm High School, located in Birmingham, Michigan, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Part of the Birmingham Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its rigorous academic environment, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. Seaholm offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and strong extracurricular programs, all designed to prepare students for success at competitive universities and beyond.

Beyond its academic achievements, Seaholm is deeply committed to fostering a well-rounded student experience through a robust athletics program, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture emphasizes community, character development, and critical thinking, supported by a dedicated faculty and a highly involved parent body. Situated in the heart of Birmingham, Seaholm continues to be a cornerstone of the local community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for excellence in education and student achievement.

1,081

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ernest W Seaholm High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	904
Hispanic	49
Black	29
Asian	32
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
904 (83.6%)
Two or More
64 (5.9%)
Hispanic
49 (4.5%)
Asian
32 (3.0%)
Black
29 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birmingham Public Schools
Phone:	(248)203-3702
Website:	http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 250

Grade 10 258

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 302

Ungraded 24