George A. Dondero High School (Closed 2007)

709 N. Washington Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
George A. Dondero High School serves 667 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
667 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend George A. Dondero High School?
667 students attend George A. Dondero High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of George A. Dondero High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George A. Dondero High School?
George A. Dondero High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does George A. Dondero High School offer ?
George A. Dondero High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is George A. Dondero High School part of?
George A. Dondero High School is part of Royal Oak Schools.

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