Avondale High School
- Avondale High School serves 975 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Avondale High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Avondale High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Avondale High School's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 975 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Avondale High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Avondale High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3001 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤1% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤1% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 24% | 18% |
| White | 59% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avondale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Avondale High 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: PK-5 | 363 students
0.1 miles
2900 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6500 0.1 PK-5 363 - Auburn Hills Avondale Montessori Prek Grades: PK
0.1 miles
2950 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6062 0.1 PK n/a - Rochester Avondale Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 119 students
0.4 miles
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600 0.4 6-12 119 - Auburn Hills R Grant Graham Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 420 students
0.7 miles
2450 Old Salem Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6800 0.7 K-5 420 - Bloomfield Hills Fox Hills Center Special Education School
Grades: PK
1.0 miles
1661 Hunters Ridge Dr
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-7950 1.0 PK n/a
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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