High Schools in Adrian Public Schools

Adrian Public Schools in Adrian, Michigan, operates two high schools serving grades 8-12 and 9-12, respectively, with a combined enrollment of roughly 844 students in a district that ranks in the 22nd percentile statewide.

Adrian High School is the district’s traditional comprehensive high school with 804 students, and it stands out as the stronger academic performer. Its graduation rate of 90.1% exceeds both the district (84.3%) and state (84.0%) averages, and its SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing proficiency (48%) is within 4 points of the state average—its best relative subject. However, math is a clear weakness: only 18.7% of 11th graders scored proficient on SAT Math, and 9th and 10th grade PSAT math proficiency hovers around 17-18%, roughly 15 points below state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, affecting 48.4% of students—nearly double the state rate. The school’s state ranking has been volatile, swinging from the 51st percentile (2023-24) to 24th (2024-25) and back to 33rd (2025-26).

By contrast, Adrian Community High School is a much smaller alternative school (40 students) serving a higher-need population, with 77.5% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Its graduation rate is just 36.3%, and its dropout rate (9.0%) exceeds the state average. Chronic absenteeism is even higher at 57.1%. Despite these challenges, the school posts a surprising bright spot: 27.27% of 11th graders scored proficient in M-Step Science—more than double the district rate (11.1%) and approaching the state average (34.9%). Notably, this alternative school receives $1,250 less per student ($13,570 vs. $14,820) than Adrian High School, despite serving students with greater economic disadvantage and a higher student-teacher ratio (26.6:1 vs. 19.3:1). For parents, the takeaway is clear: Adrian High School offers a solid traditional pathway with strong reading and graduation outcomes, while Adrian Community High School serves as a specialized option for students needing alternative support, though its outcomes and resources lag significantly.