Avondale High School
Avondale High School serves 1,036 students in grades 9-12.
Avondale High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,036 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avondale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Avondale High School's student population of 1,036 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,036 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Avondale High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Avondale High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1358 out of 3120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
31%
18%
White
46%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
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.
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