Serving 911 students in grades 9-12, Avondale High School ranks in the bottom 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Avondale High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Auburn Hills, MI, covering approximately 12.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 2.8 miles, and the furthest edge extending up to 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avondale High School's student population of 911 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
911 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Motto
“Winning is for a day, Sportsmanship and Ethics are for a Lifetime!”
School Rankings
Avondale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avondale High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1940 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avondale High School's ranking?
Avondale High School is ranked #1940 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Avondale High School often compared to?
Avondale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avondale High School?
The graduation rate of Avondale High School is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Avondale High School?
911 students attend Avondale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Avondale High School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avondale High School?
Avondale High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Avondale High School offer ?
Avondale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Avondale High School part of?
Avondale High School is part of Avondale School District.
School Reviews
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