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#288 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 9% in state

Armada High School

High School · Armada Area Schools · Armada, MI

An Armada Area Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

23655 ARMADA CENTER RD, Armada, MI 48005

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation29.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$14,899
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Armada High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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 Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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

18.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Armada 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average482/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Armada), 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

$110,946

Median home value

$294,200

Median rent

$1,141/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
29.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·27 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Armada Continuing Education CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.5 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Armada Area Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Armada High School

Armada High School is a public high school in Armada, MI, part of Armada Area Schools, serving approximately 534 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Armada High School

What grades does Armada High School serve?

Armada High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Armada High School?

Armada High School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Armada High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Armada High School rank in MI?

Armada High School ranks #288 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Armada High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Armada High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Armada High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Armada High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Armada High School a charter school?

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

Is Armada High School a Title I school?

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

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

18.9% of students at Armada 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
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 48005)
5,315
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
44.1
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 48005; 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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