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#644 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 20% in state

Allendale High School

High School · Allendale Public Schools · Allendale, MI

A high school in Allendale, MI serving grades 8th – 12th.

10760 68TH AVE, Allendale, MI 49401

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$14,298
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Allendale High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 57% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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

25.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Allendale 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated752/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$73,020

Median home value

$298,700

Median rent

$1,083/mo

College educated

40.6%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

26.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·36 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Options High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–120.0 mi45Compare →
Ottawa Area CenterEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–123.7 mi88Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Allendale Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$14,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Allendale High School

Allendale High School is a public high school in Allendale, MI, part of Allendale Public Schools, serving approximately 772 students in grades 8th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #644 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allendale High School

What grades does Allendale High School serve?

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

How many students attend Allendale High School?

Allendale High School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Allendale High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allendale High School rank in MI?

Allendale High School ranks #644 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Allendale High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Allendale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Allendale High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allendale High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Allendale High School a charter school?

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

Is Allendale High School a Title I school?

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

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

25.5% of students at Allendale 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
772
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Ottawa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 49401)
28,941
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
21.6
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 49401; 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

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