High Schools in Allendale Public Schools

Allendale Public Schools serves two high schools in Allendale, Michigan, a district ranked in the 91st percentile statewide: Allendale High School (grades 8-12, 737 students) and Allendale Virtual Academy (grades 9-12, 51 students).

Allendale High School is the clear academic leader, consistently outperforming state averages across all subjects. In 2025-2026, its SAT Reading/Writing proficiency was 68.4% versus 52.1% statewide, and SAT Math was 42.8% versus 26.5%. The school also showed remarkable year-over-year gains, including a 13.8-point jump in science proficiency. Its graduation rate is exceptional at 98.2%, with a dropout rate of just 1.1%. In contrast, Allendale Virtual Academy struggles significantly: its graduation rate is only 58.3%, its dropout rate is 12.5%, and its chronic absenteeism rate is a staggering 65.5%—more than triple that of the traditional high school. The virtual academy also serves a more economically disadvantaged population (51% free/reduced lunch versus 20% at the traditional school) and operates with a very high student-teacher ratio of 54.2:1, compared to 20:1 at Allendale High School.

For parents, the choice is stark. Allendale High School offers a high-quality traditional education with strong academics, excellent graduation outcomes, and steady improvement—all at a per-student cost of $13,174. The Allendale Virtual Academy, despite lower per-student spending ($11,512), shows poor outcomes across nearly every metric, likely due to limited staffing and high student disengagement. While the district’s overall 5-star rating is driven almost entirely by the traditional high school, the virtual academy’s challenges suggest it may not provide adequate support for students needing an alternative pathway. Parents considering the virtual option should weigh these significant disparities carefully.