Allen Park High School is a secondary school in Allen Park, Michigan, United States. It is operated by Allen Park Public Schools. Allen Park High was established in 1950. Prior to then, Allen Park School District students attended Detroit Southwestern High School, Lincoln Park High School, or Melvindale High School.
Serving 1,133 students in grades 9-12, Allen Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Allen Park High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Allen Park, MI, covering approximately 3.7 square miles with typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 1.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allen Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Allen Park High School's student population of 1,133 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,133 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Allen Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Park High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Park High School's ranking?
Allen Park High School is ranked #1128 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Allen Park High School often compared to?
Allen Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen Park High School?
The graduation rate of Allen Park High School is 92%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Allen Park High School?
1,133 students attend Allen Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Allen Park High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allen Park High School?
Allen Park High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Allen Park High School offer ?
Allen Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Allen Park High School part of?
Allen Park High School is part of Allen Park School District.
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