Melvindale High School

Summary:

Melvindale High School is a public high school located in Allen Park, Michigan, serving 955 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Allen Park Public Schools district, which is ranked 547 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melvindale High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby high schools. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.48%) and lower percentages of Asian (0.94%) and African American (8.17%) students compared to the state average. Academically, Melvindale High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with only 20% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science and 15.5% proficient or better in Social Studies. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 89.7% in 2018-2019 to 83.7% in 2022-2023, while its dropout rate has increased from 3.4% to 7.0% during the same period. Additionally, Melvindale High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 42.5% compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Edsel Ford High School, which has a 96.4% four-year graduation rate, Melvindale High School consistently underperforms. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.71% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that targeted interventions and support systems may be needed to address the disparities in student outcomes and improve overall performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4500 Enterprise Dr
       Allen Park, MI  48101-3033


(313) 457-8300

District: Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
644th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,545 Help


Feeder schools for Melvindale High School:

Elementary:    Allendale Elementary School
    Rogers Early Elementary School
Middle:    Julian O Strong Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  955

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
Hispanic:
28.5%
African American:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.7% Help


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Compare Details Melvindale High School ranks worse than 86.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Melvindale 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 Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), Hispanic (28.5%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melvindale High School is 22.4. (See more...)
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Compare Melvindale High School employs 42.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melvindale High School is $15,545.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Melvindale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Melvindale High School 644th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Melvindale High School in the ranking list.)

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Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools 547th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melvindale High School

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Rank History for all students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.43 564th 705 20.0%
2007 45.94 496th 767 35.3%
2008 48.12 475th 750 36.7%
2009 55.44 423rd 754 43.9%
2010 56.83 424th 765 44.6%
2011 42.13 532nd 784 32.1%
2012 34.27 535th 773 30.8%
2013 40.00 501st 805 37.8%
2014 31.78 555th 799 30.5%
2015 55.42 389th 832 53.2%
2016 28.98 576th 852 32.4%
2017 32.08 514th 835 38.4%
2018 23.35 596th 824 27.7%
2019 16.44 560th 666 15.9%
2021 44.55 295th 561 47.4%
2022 22.53 465th 531 12.4%
2023 14.35 635th 735 13.6%
2024 13.23 644th 743 13.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.35 30th 102 70.6%
2019 22.36 22nd 27 18.5%
2024 15.73 39th 43 9.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.09 38th 315 87.9%
2024 12.70 122nd 130 6.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.96 539th 755 28.6%
2019 21.53 441st 532 17.1%
2021 53.71 184th 417 55.9%
2022 23.66 325th 369 11.9%
2023 19.22 524th 614 14.7%
2024 14.82 572nd 654 12.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.09 484th 710 31.8%
2019 10.43 500th 554 9.7%
2023 11.67 550th 611 10.0%
2024 9.20 566th 619 8.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.01 599th 707 15.3%
2019 14.46 484th 543 10.9%
2022 25.85 360th 440 18.2%
2023 10.43 561st 611 8.2%
2024 10.71 579th 633 8.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.03 86th 254 66.1%
2024 45.01 89th 188 52.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 161st 201 19.9%
2019 38.30 57th 97 41.2%
2022 39.35 55th 83 33.7%
2023 33.87 126th 190 33.7%
2024 22.99 156th 195 20.0%
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Rank History for White students at Melvindale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 587th 708 17.1%
2019 5.41 553rd 582 5.0%
2022 10.25 474th 492 3.7%
2023 4.88 632nd 647 2.3%
2024 2.66 628th 638 1.6%
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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 Melvindale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 684 7 0 37 6 n/a n/a 0 734
1989 668 9 3 34 9 n/a n/a -58 665
1990 658 9 3 28 14 n/a n/a -40 672
1991 617 12 3 26 12 n/a n/a 2 672
1992 575 6 3 30 14 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 685 11 4 36 13 n/a n/a 0 749
1994 547 10 3 33 9 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 530 15 5 28 7 n/a n/a 0 585
1996 530 15 5 28 7 n/a n/a 0 585
1997 539 11 4 37 5 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 500 12 3 40 4 n/a n/a 0 559
1999 487 15 4 50 4 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 521 13 3 58 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 517 16 7 52 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 588 26 3 68 2 n/a n/a 0 687
2003 588 26 3 68 2 n/a n/a 0 687
2004 596 59 3 87 3 n/a n/a 0 748
2005 600 73 3 98 6 n/a n/a 0 780
2006 597 126 3 127 7 n/a n/a 0 860
2007 578 148 2 153 7 n/a n/a 0 888
2008 553 170 5 161 9 n/a n/a 2 900
2009 508 174 5 176 7 n/a n/a 2 872
2010 475 175 6 200 8 n/a n/a 0 864
2011 465 191 5 242 7 0 0 0 910
2012 458 174 5 260 6 0 0 0 903
2013 426 155 3 287 5 0 1 0 877
2014 413 142 1 285 8 0 4 0 853
2015 429 120 2 269 8 0 6 0 834
2016 470 121 5 277 7 0 9 0 889
2017 518 115 7 293 8 0 4 0 945
2018 589 106 8 306 6 0 8 0 1023
2019 651 76 9 310 3 0 5 0 1054
2020 605 73 9 290 3 0 4 0 984
2021 628 74 8 284 2 0 2 0 998
2022 617 76 7 270 0 0 3 0 973
2023 589 78 9 272 0 0 7 0 955

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 Melvindale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 734 n/a n/a n/a
1989 665 n/a n/a 5.9
1990 672 47.0 14.2 5.1
1991 672 n/a n/a n/a
1992 628 n/a n/a n/a
1993 749 n/a 0.0 10.9
1994 602 26.2 23.0 13.3
1995 585 24.5 23.9 12.3
1996 585 24.5 23.9 12.3
1997 596 25.0 23.8 13.4
1998 559 27.0 20.7 13.4
1999 560 31.0 18.1 15
2000 597 33.0 18.1 19.9
2001 593 30.5 19.4 19.9
2002 687 32.3 21.3 25.8
2003 687 32.3 21.3 25.8
2004 748 35.7 21.0 33.7
2005 780 34.6 22.5 38.7
2006 860 40.2 21.4 41.5
2007 888 41.3 21.5 50.9
2008 900 40.1 22.4 53.8
2009 872 40.3 21.6 57.8
2010 864 40.1 21.5 62
2011 910 35.8 25.3 65.8
2012 903 38.1 23.6 59
2013 877 38.0 23.0 69.4
2014 853 39.5 21.5 74
2015 834 38.0 21.9 73.3
2016 889 34.0 26.1 71.9
2017 945 37.5 25.2 69.1
2018 1023 37.5 27.2 81
2019 1054 44.6 23.5 80.7
2020 984 44.9 21.8 80.5
2021 998 41.4 24.0 74.8
2022 973 44.4 21.8 81.4
2023 955 42.5 22.4 84.7

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 Melvindale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 734 n/a n/a n/a
1989 665 n/a n/a 5.9
1990 672 47.0 14.2 5.1
1991 672 n/a n/a n/a
1992 628 n/a n/a n/a
1993 749 n/a 0.0 10.9
1994 602 26.2 23.0 13.3
1995 585 24.5 23.9 12.3
1996 585 24.5 23.9 12.3
1997 596 25.0 23.8 13.4
1998 559 27.0 20.7 13.4
1999 560 31.0 18.1 15
2000 597 33.0 18.1 19.9
2001 593 30.5 19.4 19.9
2002 687 32.3 21.3 25.8
2003 687 32.3 21.3 25.8
2004 748 35.7 21.0 33.7
2005 780 34.6 22.5 38.7
2006 860 40.2 21.4 41.5
2007 888 41.3 21.5 50.9
2008 900 40.1 22.4 53.8
2009 872 40.3 21.6 57.8
2010 864 40.1 21.5 62
2011 910 35.8 25.3 65.8
2012 903 38.1 23.6 59
2013 877 38.0 23.0 69.4
2014 853 39.5 21.5 74
2015 834 38.0 21.9 73.3
2016 889 34.0 26.1 71.9
2017 945 37.5 25.2 69.1
2018 1023 37.5 27.2 81
2019 1054 44.6 23.5 80.7
2020 984 44.9 21.8 80.5
2021 998 41.4 24.0 74.8
2022 973 44.4 21.8 81.4
2023 955 42.5 22.4 84.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melvindale High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,153 (11.2%) $9,149 (88.8%) $10,302
2020 $1,247 (11.2%) $9,915 (88.8%) $11,162
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $2,506 (18.7%) $10,866 (81.3%) $13,372
2023 $1,960 (12.6%) $13,585 (87.4%) $15,545

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melvindale High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 560th of 666 High schoolsRanks 635th of 735 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Melvindale High School)19.718.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools)19.718.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Melvindale High School)38.125.5
 12.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools)38.125.5
 12.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Melvindale High School)20.112.5
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools)20.112.5
 7.6%
   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 Students1054955
 9.4%
African American7678
 2.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian99
Hispanic310272
 12.3%
Pacific Islander00
White651589
 9.5%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%84.7%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Melvindale High School

Melvindale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Allendale Elementary School
Elementary : Rogers Early Elementary School
Middle : Julian O Strong Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 955 students attended Melvindale High School.

Students at Melvindale High School are 62% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% African American.

Melvindale High School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Michigan high schools.


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