Avondale High School

Summary:

Avondale High School is a public high school located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,004 students. The school is part of the Avondale School District, which is ranked 293 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avondale High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 41.63% White, 34.06% African American, 13.94% Hispanic, and 6.27% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is below the state average. In 2023-2024, only 31.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, 32.6% in M-Step/Social Studies, 40.4% in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 19.6% in SAT/Mathematics. These scores are lower than the state averages and the performance of nearby high-performing schools like Troy High School and International Academy. Additionally, Avondale High School has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 96.7% in 2020-2021 to 87.5% in 2022-2023, and an increase in its dropout rate from 1.2% to 3.6% during the same period.

Avondale High School also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 19.0% in 2018-2019 to 38.0% in 2022-2023. This is a concerning trend that may be impacting student learning and academic outcomes. Furthermore, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 47.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This factor may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school and warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to support these students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2800 Waukegan St
       Auburn Hills, MI  48326-3261


(248) 537-6100

District: Avondale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,586 Help


Feeder schools for Avondale High School:

Elementary:    Auburn Elementary School
    Deerfield Elementary School
    R Grant Graham Elementary School
    Woodland Elementary School
Middle:    Avondale Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  1,004

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.6%
African American:
34.1%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Avondale High School ranks worse than 60.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Avondale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Avondale High School has the largest high school student body size in the Avondale School District. Student population at Avondale High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.6%), African American (34.1%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avondale High School is 17.3. 1 high schools in the Avondale School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Avondale High School employs 57.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avondale High School is $14,586. 1 high schools in the Avondale School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avondale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale High School 450th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Avondale High School in the ranking list.)

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Avondale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale School District 293rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avondale High School

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Rank History for all students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.20 170th 705 75.9%
2007 79.65 127th 767 83.4%
2008 81.59 129th 750 82.8%
2009 81.36 119th 754 84.2%
2010 79.68 135th 765 82.4%
2011 69.40 292nd 784 62.8%
2012 79.45 138th 773 82.1%
2013 72.38 210th 805 73.9%
2014 77.14 142nd 799 82.2%
2015 76.95 172nd 832 79.3%
2016 69.61 239th 852 71.9%
2017 82.06 114th 835 86.3%
2018 70.57 221st 824 73.2%
2019 51.05 317th 666 52.4%
2021 70.39 120th 561 78.6%
2022 36.37 380th 531 28.4%
2023 34.63 478th 735 35.0%
2024 37.51 450th 743 39.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.13 34th 105 67.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.30 108th 116 6.9%
2024 28.16 95th 130 26.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.37 502nd 755 33.5%
2019 15.47 462nd 532 13.2%
2021 54.20 181st 417 56.6%
2022 10.93 358th 369 3.0%
2023 19.16 527th 614 14.2%
2024 25.80 499th 654 23.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.83 199th 710 72.0%
2019 42.24 328th 554 40.8%
2021 57.66 167th 462 63.9%
2022 40.12 295th 416 29.1%
2023 30.59 427th 611 30.1%
2024 27.79 446th 619 27.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.17 257th 707 63.6%
2019 47.80 280th 543 48.4%
2021 76.93 76th 472 83.9%
2022 21.35 383rd 440 13.0%
2023 28.82 441st 611 27.8%
2024 35.49 405th 633 36.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.78 27th 87 69.0%
2023 39.42 42nd 63 33.3%
2024 55.13 37th 70 47.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.32 72nd 254 71.7%
2019 47.30 68th 147 53.7%
2023 31.28 109th 170 35.9%
2024 21.61 151st 188 19.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.41 150th 201 25.4%
2023 29.22 137th 190 27.9%
2024 31.58 134th 195 31.3%
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Rank History for White students at Avondale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.63 142nd 708 79.9%
2019 64.63 184th 582 68.4%
2021 86.91 59th 516 88.6%
2022 58.20 205th 492 58.3%
2023 39.96 380th 647 41.3%
2024 61.50 206th 638 67.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Avondale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 732 66 10 5 16 n/a n/a -16 813
1989 645 67 13 11 16 n/a n/a -3 749
1990 637 14 57 9 9 n/a n/a -3 723
1991 622 72 13 15 4 n/a n/a 0 726
1992 626 78 17 17 4 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 639 70 19 13 5 n/a n/a 0 746
1994 643 81 18 13 5 n/a n/a 0 760
1995 734 99 17 14 24 n/a n/a 0 888
1996 734 99 17 14 24 n/a n/a 0 888
1997 753 100 11 18 2 n/a n/a 0 884
1998 792 122 18 19 2 n/a n/a 0 953
1999 755 116 23 28 12 n/a n/a 0 934
2000 762 134 35 30 4 n/a n/a 0 965
2001 764 140 43 26 5 n/a n/a 0 978
2002 823 150 59 34 7 n/a n/a 1 1074
2003 823 150 59 34 7 n/a n/a 1 1074
2004 853 147 55 27 7 n/a n/a 1 1090
2005 831 19 4 10 0 n/a n/a 244 1108
2006 829 184 57 48 5 n/a n/a 1 1124
2007 820 183 71 39 3 n/a n/a 28 1144
2008 756 234 77 50 2 n/a n/a 11 1130
2009 770 240 83 53 2 n/a n/a 12 1160
2010 750 231 85 50 3 n/a n/a 0 1119
2011 711 233 83 55 1 5 6 0 1094
2012 691 227 76 52 2 4 7 0 1059
2013 656 211 88 49 4 5 16 0 1029
2014 668 210 94 48 4 6 20 0 1050
2015 621 196 74 70 6 2 20 0 989
2016 631 194 82 64 4 2 21 0 998
2017 592 164 64 67 7 2 21 0 917
2018 578 230 59 86 7 0 15 0 975
2019 544 288 61 95 6 1 25 0 1020
2020 521 297 60 117 7 2 31 0 1035
2021 480 324 63 133 4 1 31 0 1036
2022 436 345 65 144 1 2 44 0 1037
2023 418 342 63 140 2 2 37 0 1004

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avondale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 813 n/a n/a n/a
1989 749 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 723 53.0 13.6 1
1991 726 n/a n/a n/a
1992 742 n/a n/a 4
1993 746 n/a 0.0 3.6
1994 760 43.1 17.6 4.3
1995 888 45.5 19.5 3.8
1996 888 45.5 19.5 3.8
1997 884 56.0 15.8 3.2
1998 953 55.0 17.3 3.3
1999 934 57.0 16.4 2.8
2000 965 51.2 18.8 3.7
2001 978 61.6 15.9 4.2
2002 1074 61.5 17.5 5.4
2003 1074 61.5 17.5 5.4
2004 1090 62.0 17.6 6.4
2005 1108 63.5 17.4 13.1
2006 1124 64.5 17.4 12.6
2007 1144 60.7 18.8 10.8
2008 1130 65.4 17.3 16.7
2009 1160 59.5 19.5 17.4
2010 1119 61.6 18.1 23.8
2011 1094 54.7 19.9 24.2
2012 1059 54.2 19.5 24.5
2013 1029 52.0 19.7 25.1
2014 1050 55.0 19.0 23.4
2015 989 57.0 17.3 24.9
2016 998 46.0 21.6 27.1
2017 917 46.2 19.8 25
2018 975 53.1 18.3 32.8
2019 1020 53.8 18.9 39.1
2020 1035 47.9 21.5 41.1
2021 1036 50.7 20.4 44.3
2022 1037 61.2 16.9 51
2023 1004 57.7 17.3 47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avondale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 813 n/a n/a n/a
1989 749 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 723 53.0 13.6 1
1991 726 n/a n/a n/a
1992 742 n/a n/a 4
1993 746 n/a 0.0 3.6
1994 760 43.1 17.6 4.3
1995 888 45.5 19.5 3.8
1996 888 45.5 19.5 3.8
1997 884 56.0 15.8 3.2
1998 953 55.0 17.3 3.3
1999 934 57.0 16.4 2.8
2000 965 51.2 18.8 3.7
2001 978 61.6 15.9 4.2
2002 1074 61.5 17.5 5.4
2003 1074 61.5 17.5 5.4
2004 1090 62.0 17.6 6.4
2005 1108 63.5 17.4 13.1
2006 1124 64.5 17.4 12.6
2007 1144 60.7 18.8 10.8
2008 1130 65.4 17.3 16.7
2009 1160 59.5 19.5 17.4
2010 1119 61.6 18.1 23.8
2011 1094 54.7 19.9 24.2
2012 1059 54.2 19.5 24.5
2013 1029 52.0 19.7 25.1
2014 1050 55.0 19.0 23.4
2015 989 57.0 17.3 24.9
2016 998 46.0 21.6 27.1
2017 917 46.2 19.8 25
2018 975 53.1 18.3 32.8
2019 1020 53.8 18.9 39.1
2020 1035 47.9 21.5 41.1
2021 1036 50.7 20.4 44.3
2022 1037 61.2 16.9 51
2023 1004 57.7 17.3 47.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Avondale High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $582 (5.6%) $9,823 (94.4%) $10,405
2020 $660 (6.4%) $9,592 (93.6%) $10,252
2021 $833 (7.9%) $9,712 (92.1%) $10,545
2022 $1,110 (9.1%) $11,106 (90.9%) $12,216
2023 $1,192 (8.2%) $13,393 (91.8%) $14,586

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avondale High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 666 High schoolsRanks 478th of 735 High schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Avondale High School)38.124.2
 13.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Avondale School District)36.124.2
 11.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Avondale High School)54.943
 11.9%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Avondale School District)52.540.8
 11.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Avondale High School)38.921.1
 17.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Avondale School District)36.119.9
 16.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10201004
 1.6%
African American288342
 18.8%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian6163
 3.3%
Hispanic95140
 47.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White544418
 23.2%
Two or More Races2537
 48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.1%47.8%
 8.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,004 students attended Avondale High School.

Avondale High School ranks 450th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Avondale High School are 42% White, 34% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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