Below Average
#2755 of 3,192 schools in MI
Diploma and Careers Institute
High School · Avondale School District · Rochester Hls, MI
An Avondale School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1435 W AUBURN RD, Rochester Hls, MI 48309
- 32.0% 4-year graduation
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 95.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Diploma and Careers Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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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
$117,788
Median home value
$394,700
Median rent
$1,625/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Rochester Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Reuther Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 807 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #7 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
Diploma and Careers Institute is listed in Avondale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Diploma and Careers Institute
Diploma and Careers Institute is a public high school in Rochester Hls, MI, part of Avondale School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades 9th-12th with a 95.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,755 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Diploma and Careers Institute
What grades does Diploma and Careers Institute serve?
Diploma and Careers Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Diploma and Careers Institute?
Diploma and Careers Institute has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diploma and Careers Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Diploma and Careers Institute is 95.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Diploma and Careers Institute rank in MI?
Diploma and Careers Institute ranks #2,755 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Diploma and Careers Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Diploma and Careers Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Diploma and Careers Institute a charter school?
No, Diploma and Careers Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Diploma and Careers Institute a Title I school?
No, Diploma and Careers Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diploma and Careers Institute?
75.1% of students at Diploma and Careers Institute 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
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 95.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.5%
- Phone
- (313) 575-3768
- 4-Year Graduation
- 32.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48309)
- 30,254
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48309; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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