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#1334 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 42% in state

Allen Park High School

High School · Allen Park Public Schools · Allen Park, MI

A high school in Allen Park, MI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

18401 CHAMPAIGN RD, Allen Park, MI 48101

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation15.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$13,913
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Allen Park High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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

37.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Allen Park 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,993/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allen Park), 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

$80,045

Median home value

$174,500

Median rent

$1,181/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·38 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cabrini High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private9–120.9 mi199Compare →
Inter-city Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–121.9 mi313Compare →
Lincoln Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–121.9 mi1,391Compare →
Dearborn Heights Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.0 mi55Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Allen Park Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Allen Park High School

Allen Park High School is a public high school in Allen Park, MI, part of Allen Park Public Schools, serving approximately 1,136 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,334 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allen Park High School

What grades does Allen Park High School serve?

Allen Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Allen Park High School?

Allen Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,136 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Park High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Allen Park High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allen Park High School rank in MI?

Allen Park High School ranks #1,334 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Allen Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Allen Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Allen Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen Park High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Allen Park High School a charter school?

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

Is Allen Park High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.4% of students at Allen Park 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 48101)
28,128
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
43.2
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 48101; 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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