Churchill High School, named after Winston Churchill, is one of the four main public high schools in the city of Livonia, Michigan, a western suburb of Detroit. The school was created in 1968 as an add-on to the other high schools in Livonia in response to the population boom that the city saw at the time.
Serving 1,227 students in grades 7-12, Churchill High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Churchill High School serves the southwest part of Livonia, MI, covering an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 4.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Churchill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Churchill High School's student population of 1,227 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Motto
Striving for excellence; learning for life.
School Rankings
Churchill High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Churchill High School is 0.52, 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
#690 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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)30.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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
Red and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Churchill High School's ranking?
Churchill High School is ranked #690 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Churchill High School often compared to?
Churchill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson High School, Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Churchill High School?
The graduation rate of Churchill High School is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Churchill High School?
1,227 students attend Churchill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Churchill High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Churchill High School?
Churchill High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Churchill High School offer ?
Churchill High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Churchill High School part of?
Churchill High School is part of Livonia Public Schools.
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