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#1617 of 3,192 schools in MI
Madison High School
High School · Madison District Public Schools · Madison Heights, MI
A high school in Madison Heights, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
915 EAST 11 MILE RD, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Madison High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 20% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison Heights), 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
$66,726
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy DequindreCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Keys Grace AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Lamphere CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.3 mi | 28 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Madison District Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison High School is listed in Madison District Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison High School
Madison High School is a public high school in Madison Heights, MI, part of Madison District Public Schools, serving approximately 244 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,617 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison High School
What grades does Madison High School serve?
Madison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Madison High School?
Madison High School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison High School rank in MI?
Madison High School ranks #1,617 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Madison High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Madison High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Madison High School a charter school?
No, Madison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison High School a Title I school?
No, Madison High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison High School?
82.4% of students at Madison 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.4%
- Phone
- (248) 548-1800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48071)
- 28,411
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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.
- 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 48071; 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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