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Armada High School

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Armada High School ranks 87 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 89% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Armada High School, part of the highly rated Armada Area Schools district, serves 533 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Armada, MI, and stands out as one of the top-performing high schools in the state.

For parents, the most striking news is Armada's exceptional graduation rate of 98.5% for the 2024-2025 school year—far above the state average of 84.0% and better than nearby Romeo High School (96.8%), Eisenhower High School (97.4%), and Anchor Bay High School (94.8%). This isn't a fluke—Armada has maintained graduation rates above 99% for the previous four years, with a dropout rate of just 0.7% compared to the state's 7.1%. Academically, students shine on standardized tests: 67.8% of 11th graders were proficient in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (state: 52.1%), and 38.1% were proficient in SAT Math (state: 26.5%). The school also performs well with specific student groups, ranking in the 85th percentile for low socio-economic status students and the 70th percentile for special education students.

Armada's success appears tied to significant investment: its per-student spending of $18,564 is the highest among comparable local schools, including Romeo ($15,500), Eisenhower ($14,177), and Almont High School ($12,814), and it maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The school's state ranking has climbed steadily from the 61st percentile in 2015-2016 to the 89th percentile today. One area for potential improvement is chronic absenteeism at 18.5%—better than the state average of 27.9% but higher than Eisenhower's 11.8%. Notably, the nearby Armada Continuing Education Center serves a different, smaller at-risk population with a 75% graduation rate, highlighting that Armada High School's impressive metrics reflect its specific comprehensive program.

533

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,564

Per pupil spending ?

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23655 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005-2701

(586) 784-2400

District: Armada Area Schools

Feeder schools for Armada High School:

Elementary:	Orville C Krause Elementary School
Middle:	Armada Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (59% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Michigan high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Michigan avg43%

87^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

69^th of 625Armada Area Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.2	87 of 800	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	86.9	67 of 739	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	81.8	101 of 743	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	86.5	77 of 735	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	65.8	188 of 531	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.6	166 of 561	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.8	123 of 666	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.5	183 of 824	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	65.1	253 of 835	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.1	333 of 852	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	67.1	274 of 832	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.4	354 of 799	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.2	381 of 805	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.1	355 of 773	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.8	374 of 784	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.1	265 of 765	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.7	301 of 754	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	78.2	164 of 750	78.1%	★★★★☆
2007	62.1	349 of 767	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.0	409 of 705	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.6	84 of 686	87.8%	★★★★☆
2025	94.1	28 of 629	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	68.9	151 of 619	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	62 of 611	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	65.7	149 of 416	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.1	111 of 462	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.7	115 of 554	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	66.5	213 of 710	70.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	74.7	108 of 719	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	75 of 654	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	93 of 614	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	48.0	215 of 417	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.3	186 of 532	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	415 of 755	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	92 of 693	86.7%	★★★★☆
2025	68.3	167 of 628	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.4	70 of 633	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	93 of 611	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	56.2	198 of 440	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.7	272 of 472	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	74.9	125 of 543	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	73.7	166 of 707	76.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	62.2	65 of 220	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	42.5	147 of 315	53.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	117 of 671	82.6%	★★★★☆
2025	81.3	90 of 639	85.9%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	120 of 638	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	101 of 647	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	58.3	204 of 492	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.9	170 of 516	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.8	143 of 582	75.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	193 of 708	72.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

Male (2026)87th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)85th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)83rd percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)70th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts77%+18 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing68%+16 vs state

Mathematics56%+23 vs state

Social Studies48%+5 vs state

Science48%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)	M-Step Math (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Armada High School	Public	9-12	23655 Armada Center Rd	Armada	48005	Macomb County	Armada Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 784-2400	533	34	15.4	11.8%	507 (95.1%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	84.2	87^th of 800 public high schools	89.1%		86.9	67^th of 739 public high schools	90.9%	20		79.0	75.6		58.8	52.7	67.8	38.1				47.5		48.3	$18,564	$719	$17,845
Armada Continuing Education Center	Public	9-12	23211 Prospect Ave	Armada	48005	Macomb County	Armada Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 784-2160	13	1	13.0	38.5%	11 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)								(n/a)															$3,916	$625	$3,292
Memphis JuniorSenior High School	Public	7-12	34130 Bordman Rd	Memphis	48041	St. Clair County	Memphis Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 392-2186	388	23	16.9	26.8%	372 (95.9%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	46.5	401^st of 800 public high schools	49.9%		48.5	377^th of 739 public high schools	49.0%	24	67.4	58.7	61.2	30.2	28.3	30.6	54.8	16.7	42.2	35.6	36.4	23.8	47.7	31.0	$14,413	$1,139	$13,274
Richmond Community High School	Public	9-12	35320 Division Rd	Richmond	48062	Macomb County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 727-3225	490	28	17.4	26.3%	434 (88.6%)	10 (2.0%)	25 (5.1%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	9 (1.8%)	59.6	268^th of 800 public high schools	66.5%		62.2	253^rd of 739 public high schools	65.8%	15		58.6	68.8		19.8	27.7	60.4	27.7				37.6		59.4	$14,788	$862	$13,927
Romeo High School	Public	9-12	62300 Jewell Rd	Washington	48094	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 752-0300	1,817	109	16.6	18.7%	1,559 (85.8%)	26 (1.4%)	150 (8.3%)	19 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (3.3%)	82.5	99^th of 800 public high schools	87.6%		80.2	109^th of 739 public high schools	85.3%	10		75.4	70.4		56.5	49.5	63.9	36.1				49.3		54.3	$15,500	$1,870	$13,630
New Haven High School	Public	9-12	57700 Gratiot Ave	New Haven	48048	Macomb County	New Haven Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 749-5104	314	22	14.5	51.6%	216 (68.8%)	71 (22.6%)	10 (3.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.2%)	56.1	302^nd of 800 public high schools	62.3%		50.5	363^rd of 739 public high schools	50.9%	61		66.3	61.5		32.6	26.9	50.0	14.7				33.8		57.4	$17,309	$1,689	$15,620
Almont High School	Public	8-12	4701 Howland Rd	Almont	48003	Lapeer County	Almont Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 798-8595	531	26	20.7	19.0%	477 (89.8%)	3 (0.6%)	35 (6.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	72.4	165^th of 800 public high schools	79.4%		69.8	184^th of 739 public high schools	75.1%	19	82.1	68.9	72.9	36.8	40.8	44.8	53.5	26.3			58.3	50.0	64.6	51.0	$12,814	$628	$12,187
Macomb Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	34625 26 Mile Rd	Lenox	48048	Macomb County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(586) 749-4900	6	0			2 (33.3%)	3 (50.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Capac JrSr High School	Public	7-12	541 N Glassford St	Capac	48014	St. Clair County	Capac Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 395-3858	298	16	18.3	37.6%	235 (78.9%)	4 (1.3%)	53 (17.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	34.9	496^th of 800 public high schools	38.0%		45.8	402^nd of 739 public high schools	45.6%	94	49.0	51.3	44.1	9.8	23.1	14.7	43.3	11.7	27.0	21.6	24.5	28.6	54.2	41.4	$15,956	$1,571	$14,385
Anchor Bay High School	Public	9-12	6319 County Line Rd	Ira	48023	St. Clair County	Anchor Bay School District	No	No	No	No	(586) 648-2525	1,740	81	21.6	20.3%	1,528 (87.8%)	66 (3.8%)	58 (3.3%)	13 (0.7%)	9 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (3.7%)	63	239^th of 800 public high schools	70.1%		67.1	202^nd of 739 public high schools	72.7%	37		67.9	65.8		45.5	38.9	57.1	27.9				27.8		38.7	$13,503	$1,128	$12,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Armada High School

What is the racial makeup of Armada High School?

Students at Armada High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Armada High School in?

Armada Area Schools

How many students attend Armada High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 533 students attended Armada High School.

What schools feed into Armada High School?

Armada High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Orville C Krause Elementary School
Middle : Armada Middle School

Is Armada High School a good school?

Armada High School ranks 87^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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