Avondale High School

www.avondaleschools.org

1,004 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Avondale High School, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is the sole high school serving the Avondale School District. It is a comprehensive public secondary school known for its commitment to academic excellence and a diverse, inclusive learning environment. The school offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous core curriculum, and specialized career-technical programs, all aimed at preparing students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Avondale High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletics, performing arts, robotics, and various student-led clubs. The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere, benefiting from its location in a region that supports both industrial innovation and educational advancement. With a focus on preparing students to be globally conscious citizens, the school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to foster a supportive and high-achieving school culture.

1,004

Total Students

57.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avondale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	140
Black	342
Asian	63
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
418 (41.6 %)
Black
342 (34.1 %)
Hispanic
140 (13.9 %)
Asian
63 (6.3 %)
Two or More
37 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avondale School District
Phone:	(248)537-6100
Website:	http://www.avondaleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 279

Grade 10 297

Grade 11 230

Grade 12 198