Avondale High School is a public high school in Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States. It serves grades 9-12 for the Avondale School District.
Serving 989 students in grades 9-12, Avondale High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avondale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Avondale High School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
989 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Purple, Gold
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
鈥淲inning is for a day, Sportsmanship and Ethics are for a Lifetime!鈥
School Rankings
Avondale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avondale High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1940 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
36%
18%
White
38%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avondale High School's ranking?
Avondale High School is ranked #1940 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Avondale High School often compared to?
Avondale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avondale High School?
The graduation rate of Avondale High School is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Avondale High School?
989 students attend Avondale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Avondale High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avondale High School?
Avondale High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Avondale High School offer ?
Avondale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Avondale High School part of?
Avondale High School is part of Avondale School District.
School Reviews
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