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#1846 of 3,192 schools in MI

Hazel Park High School

High School · Hazel Park School District of the City of · Hazel Park, MI

A Hazel Park School District of the City of high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

23400 HUGHES AVE, Hazel Park, MI 48030

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation8.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$20,812
Chronic Absenteeism65.7%

Students at Hazel Park High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
14%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

74.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hazel Park 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,876/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazel Park), 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

$62,878

Median home value

$141,200

Median rent

$1,221/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·26 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Advantage Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified4.5K–121.0 mi190Compare →
Michigan Virtual Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–121.0 mi2,921Compare →
Viking Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.0 mi46Compare →
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.1 mi316Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Hazel Park School District of the City of

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$20,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hazel Park High School is listed in Hazel Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hazel Park High School

Hazel Park High School is a public high school in Hazel Park, MI, part of Hazel Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 557 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,846 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hazel Park High School

What grades does Hazel Park High School serve?

Hazel Park High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hazel Park High School?

Hazel Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Park High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Park High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hazel Park High School rank in MI?

Hazel Park High School ranks #1,846 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hazel Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hazel Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Hazel Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazel Park High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Hazel Park High School a charter school?

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

Is Hazel Park High School a Title I school?

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

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

74.5% of students at Hazel Park 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
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 48030)
14,945
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
36.5
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 48030; 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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