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#312 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 10% in state

Churchill High School

High School · Livonia Public Schools School District · Livonia, MI

A Livonia Public Schools School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8900 NEWBURGH RD, Livonia, MI 48150

  • Math 53% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation27.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$16,860
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Churchill High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency53%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
2%
ELA
2%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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

32.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Churchill 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K

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

$94,058

Median home value

$228,600

Median rent

$1,328/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Livonia Career Technical CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.3 mi1Compare →
Garfield Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3120.9 mi57Compare →
Starkweather Academy FiegelEnrollment path unverified4.810–121.3 mi224Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Livonia Public Schools School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#6 of 24
District spending per student
$16,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Churchill High School

Churchill High School is a public high school in Livonia, MI, part of Livonia Public Schools School District, serving approximately 1,247 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Churchill High School

What grades does Churchill High School serve?

Churchill High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Churchill High School?

Churchill High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,247 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Churchill High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Churchill High School rank in MI?

Churchill High School ranks #312 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Churchill High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Churchill 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 Churchill High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Churchill High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Churchill High School a charter school?

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

Is Churchill High School a Title I school?

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

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

32.9% of students at Churchill 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,247
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 48150)
26,749
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
40.3
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 48150; 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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