Avondale High School
- Avondale High School serves 917 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Avondale High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Avondale High School's student population of 917 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 917 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Avondale High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Avondale High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #822 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 18% | 18% |
| White | 65% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avondale School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Avondale High School is Avondale Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Avondale Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Auburn Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Hills Auburn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 340 students
0.1 miles
2900 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248)537-6500 0.1 K-5 340 - Rochester Avondale Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 113 students
0.4 miles
1435 W. Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248)537-6600 0.4 6-12 113 - Auburn Hills R. Grant Graham Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
0.7 miles
2450 Old Salem Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248)537-6800 0.7 K-5 394 - Bloomfield Hills International Academy Grades: 9-12 | 1557 students
1.8 miles
1020 East Square Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248)341-5905 1.8 9-12 1557 - Pontiac Herrington School Grades: K-6 | 489 students
2.0 miles
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248)451-7790 2.0 K-6 489
School Reviews
| 5 GREAT SCHOOL. TAUGHT ME WHAT I NEEDED TO GRADUATE THERE, FINISH COLLEGE, ENTER AIR FORCE PILOT TRAINING AND RUN A COMPUTER MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN GRAND RAPIDS. - Posted by Student/Alumni - DDUCK |
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