Allen Park High School

Allen Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
18401 Champaign Rd,  Allen Park, MI
Allen Park Public Schools
4.0
4.7
1,130 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Allen Park High School is a public school welcoming all students in ninth through twelfth grades throughout the city of Allen Park. The school first opened its doors in 1950 and currently has an enrollment of just under 1,200 students. Home of the Jaguars, Allen Park High School is full of spirit as the school’s competitive cheer team secured its third consecutive division two state championship in 2022. The spacious high school is located just south of the downtown area, on the edge of popular Champaign Park. Students at Allen Park High School are well placed for future success, as the school boasts a four-year graduation rate of 95% —higher than the state median—and consistently displays higher-than-average proficiency scores in both mathematics and reading. Additionally, an estimated 44% of students participate in AP coursework. Outside of the classroom, students have access to a variety of special interest groups including the environmentally focused Green Team, National Honors Society, drama club, Interact, world languages club, a literary journal and a monthly newspaper known as the Jag Journal. Athletics are also a major part of extracurricular life, with an array of seasonal programming for boys and girls at the freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Kelley
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
53.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
400:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
79.5%
Hispanic
14.1%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 314 Students
Wayne State University 266 Students
Eastern Michigan University 258 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 238 Students
Central Michigan University 182 Students
Grand Valley State University 171 Students
University of Michigan - Dearborn 151 Students
Western Michigan University 126 Students
Oakland University 105 Students
Henry Ford College 105 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 99 Students
Business 66 Students
Biology 57 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Education 32 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students
Engineering 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 260 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/14/2025
I made a Jr Hockey Team played for 2 months, the high school administration had to move quick to get me enrolled and set up classes . They worked with me and made it happen .
5.0 Alum
2/26/2025
Overall, I absolutely loved my time at Allen Park High School. My dad also went there so it was great to be able to connect with some of the people he grew up with who were now my teachers. I am still in touch with my teachers and I feel as though I can reach out to them if I ever needed anything.
3.0 Alum
8/5/2024
Overall Allen Park High school provides a good education, especially when compared to the other public schools in the area. The diversity is however is very low.
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4.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/5/2025
Great school, love the teachers. My kids do great
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4.0 student
8/6/2010
As a student at Allen Park High School, I would have to say its a great place to attend. I'm going into my third year at this school and absolutely love it. Of course there are the couple of teachers known for not going above and beyond the call to help their students, but most of the teachers care...
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5.0 parent
3/18/2010
I have 2 children at Allen Park High School and are top students thanks to caring, knowledgeable, and focused teachers. Diversity is lacking, however the cultural makeup of Allen Park is changing so diversity will catch up. Allen Park citizens are proud of their school system and this can be transla...
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5.0 parent
10/30/2009
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Allen Park High School

Allen Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Allen Park, MI, in the Allen Park neighborhood, and is served by the Allen Park Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 1,130 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Allen Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $233,427. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln Park High School, Pardee School, Annapolis High School, and more. Learn more about what Allen Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Allen Park High School.

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