Very Good
#646 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Avondale High School
High School · Avondale School District · Auburn Hills, MI
A high school in Auburn Hills, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2800 WAUKEGAN ST, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Avondale High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 52% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avondale High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn Hills), 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
$79,468
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,411/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Avondale School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avondale High School is listed in Avondale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avondale High School
Avondale High School is a public high school in Auburn Hills, MI, part of Avondale School District, serving approximately 989 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avondale High School
What grades does Avondale High School serve?
Avondale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Avondale High School?
Avondale High School has an enrollment of approximately 989 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avondale High School rank in MI?
Avondale High School ranks #646 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Avondale High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avondale 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 Avondale High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avondale High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Avondale High School a charter school?
No, Avondale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avondale High School a Title I school?
No, Avondale High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avondale High School?
46.7% of students at Avondale 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
- 989
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (248) 537-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48326)
- 24,488
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 48326; 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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