Very Good
#594 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 19% in state
Milford High School
High School · Huron Valley Schools · Highland, MI
A Huron Valley Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
2380 SOUTH MILFORD RD, Highland, MI 48357
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 68% proficient (2021)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Milford High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (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
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Milford 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$94,656
Median home value
$327,100
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48357; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Harbor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–12 | 4.9 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Huron Valley Adult EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Lakeland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,100 | 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.
Huron Valley Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milford High School is listed in Huron Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milford High School
Milford High School is a public high school in Highland, MI, part of Huron Valley Schools, serving approximately 1,242 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #594 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milford High School
What grades does Milford High School serve?
Milford High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Milford High School?
Milford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford High School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milford High School rank in MI?
Milford High School ranks #594 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Milford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Milford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Milford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milford High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Milford High School a charter school?
No, Milford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milford High School a Title I school?
No, Milford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milford High School?
27.6% of students at Milford 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
- 1,242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (248) 684-8091
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48357)
- 8,523
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 48357; 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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