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Enrollment
737
High
DISTRICT 394 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALLENDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 260255003976
Allendale High School
10760 68TH AVE, ALLENDALE, MI 49401 · (616) 892-5585 · Ottawa County
GRADES 08–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL737 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 37.1:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
147 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 167 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 198 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 190 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 182 | 25% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Allendale High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale High School this school | 737 | 19.9% | N/A |
| Paw Paw High School PAW PAW | 638 | 24.8% | N/A |
| Hamilton High School HAMILTON | 793 | 20.7% | N/A |
| Huron High School NEW BOSTON | 820 | 20.5% | N/A |
| Mason High School MASON | 1,015 | 20.4% | N/A |
| Clarkston Junior High School CLARKSTON | 1,007 | 16.8% | 52.1% |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Allendale High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Ottawa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 737 | #213 of 844 | #10 of 18 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.0:1 | #406 of 548 | #10 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.7% | #208 of 550 | #6 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.9% | #579 of 654 | #7 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.2% | #391 of 436 | #4 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
737
-50 (-6%) vs 2020
+82% since 1990-91, when it was 406
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
was 21.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 737 | 36.8 | 20.0:1 | 20% (147) |
| 2023-24 | 772 | 37 | 20.9:1 | 26% (197) |
| 2022-23 | 775 | 40.4 | 19.2:1 | 27% (207) |
| 2020-21 | 787 | 37 | 21.3:1 | 24% (191) |
| 2017-18 | 769 | 34.8 | 22.1:1 | 25% (190) |
| 2015-16 | 735 | 32 | 23.0:1 | 22% (165) |
| 2010-11 | 613 | 29 | 21.1:1 | 24% (145) |
| 2000-01 | 472 | 24 | 19.7:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 406 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Allendale High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (769 to 737); teachers up 6% (34.8 to 36.8).
About Allendale High School
Allendale High School is a large high school serving families in ALLENDALE, Michigan. A total of 737 students attend the school, which covers grades 8 through 12. The average for high schools in Michigan is about 460 students, so this school is 60% above average.
Allendale Public Schools enrolls 2,551 students, and its 6 schools include Allendale High School.
Allendale High School's enrollment is 78% White. Next come 14% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Black. By the diversity index, Allendale High School comes in at 37%.
Allendale High School operates with 36.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 20.0:1. For comparison, high schools in Michigan average 21.6:1. About 20% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. The 34% average for public schools in Ottawa County is 14 points higher.
In Ottawa County (population about 301,203), median household income is about $90,502, roughly 39% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Allendale High School is one of 103 public schools in Ottawa County, which together enroll about 42,894 students.
Of nearby public schools, New Options High School is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. The count of other public schools within five miles is 7.
Locale: Town: Fringe. In NCES terms, the school is in a town close to an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Allendale High School went from 787 students to 737. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 21.3:1 to 20.0:1.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Ottawa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
301,203
Census ACS
Median income
$90,502
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
103
42,894 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Allendale Public Schools
- Evergreen ElementaryElementary · 573 students
- Allendale Middle SchoolMiddle · 564 students
- Oakwood IntermediateElementary · 347 students
- Allendale Early Childhood CenterElementary · 279 students
- New Options High SchoolHigh · 51 students
Other schools in ALLENDALE
- Evergreen ElementaryElementary · 573 students
- Allendale Middle SchoolMiddle · 564 students
- Oakwood IntermediateElementary · 347 students
- Allendale Early Childhood CenterElementary · 279 students
- Ottawa Area CenterCombined · 87 students
- New Options High SchoolHigh · 51 students
Other Allendale High schools
One other US public school is named Allendale High. Allendale High School is the largest of the 2.
- Allendale HighFairfax, SC · 8 students
Nearby schools
- New Options High School0.0 mi · 51
- Allendale Middle School0.6 mi · 564
- Evergreen Elementary0.8 mi · 573
- Allendale Early Childhood Center0.8 mi · 279
- Oakwood Intermediate0.9 mi · 347
- Ottawa Area Center3.7 mi · 87
Frequently asked questions
About Allendale High SchoolHow large is Allendale High School?
Allendale High School enrolls approximately 737 students in grades 08-12.
Is Allendale High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Allendale High School is a high school covering grades 08-12.
How many students per teacher at Allendale High School?
Approximately 20.0:1 students per teacher at Allendale High School.
What is the student diversity at Allendale High School?
Student demographics at Allendale High School are roughly 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Allendale High School in?
Allendale High School is part of Allendale Public Schools.
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