Enrollment
911
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn Hills, MI
Avondale High School
Federal NCES profile for Avondale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260369004067
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avondale High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Auburn Hills · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Avondale High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Auburn Hills, MI.
School address
District: Avondale School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260369004067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avondale High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avondale High School
Avondale High School is a large high school in Auburn Hills, Michigan, enrolling 911 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 911 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Avondale School District also operates Avondale Middle School (639 students) and Diploma and Careers Institute (475 students) alongside Avondale High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Avondale High School compares
Avondale High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 41.4%
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Avondale High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale School District, which includes Avondale High School.
$14,542
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 57.8%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Avondale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diploma and Careers Institute | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Grant Graham Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avondale Gifted and Talented Education | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avondale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 95:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~911 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avondale High School
How many students attend Avondale High School?
Avondale High School has 911 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avondale High School?
45.4% of students at Avondale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale High School?
The largest demographic group at Avondale High School is African American at 41.4% of enrollment, in Auburn Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale High School?
Avondale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avondale High School rank among public schools in Auburn Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Auburn Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Auburn Hills on the city page.
Is Avondale High School a good school?
Avondale High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Avondale School District?
Besides Avondale High School, Avondale School District also operates Avondale Middle School (639 students), Diploma and Careers Institute (475 students), and R Grant Graham Elem School (390 students). See the Avondale School District district page for the complete list.
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