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#1505 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 47% in state

Adrian High School

High School · Adrian Public Schools · Adrian, MI

A high school in Adrian, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

785 RIVERSIDE AVE, Adrian, MI 49221

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$15,679
Chronic Absenteeism48.9%

Students at Adrian High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Adrian High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,993/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adrian), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,316

Median home value

$158,700

Median rent

$986/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
6.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·96 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berean Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.8 mi29Compare →
Jclisd Academy a Regional Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified7.79–121.3 mi55Compare →
Adrian Community High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–121.5 mi49Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Adrian Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$15,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Adrian High School is listed in Adrian Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Adrian High School

Adrian High School is a public high school in Adrian, MI, part of Adrian Public Schools, serving approximately 804 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,505 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Adrian High School

What grades does Adrian High School serve?

Adrian High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Adrian High School?

Adrian High School has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Adrian High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Adrian High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Adrian High School rank in MI?

Adrian High School ranks #1,505 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Adrian High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Adrian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Adrian High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Adrian High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Adrian High School a charter school?

No, Adrian High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Adrian High School a Title I school?

No, Adrian High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adrian High School?

61.1% of students at Adrian High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
804
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lenawee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49221)
41,041
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
40.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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