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Adlai Stevenson High School

Q: Is Adlai Stevenson High School a good school?

Adlai Stevenson High School ranks 295 th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

295^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 63% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Adlai Stevenson High School is a large public high school in Sterling Heights, MI, serving 1,881 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated Utica Community Schools district.

Stevenson stands out for its remarkable graduation rate of 95.9%, far exceeding the state average of 84.0%, and this success is especially notable given that over half of its students (54.4%) qualify for free or reduced lunch—a much higher rate than its same-district peers like Utica High School (36.9%) or Henry Ford II High School (40.5%). The school also shows a striking "9th grade bump" in English Language Arts, with 80.7% of 9th graders scoring proficient on the PSAT—well above the district (70.5%) and state (60.2%)—though this advantage fades by 10th grade, when proficiency drops to 60.6%. Where Stevenson struggles most is in Science and Social Studies: only 21.7% and 28.4% of 11th graders respectively scored proficient on M-Step tests, dramatically below district averages of 33.7% and 43.7%. Chronic absenteeism (23.1%) also runs higher than at Utica High (19.7%) or Henry Ford II (18.4%), which may contribute to these gaps.

For parents, the picture is one of a school that does an excellent job graduating students from economically diverse backgrounds, but faces clear challenges in specific academic areas and with certain student groups. While Stevenson outperforms schools in neighboring districts like Sterling Heights Senior High School on most metrics, its effectiveness with Special Education students ranks in the 21st percentile and has been consistently low for three years. The school's overall ranking has also declined over the past decade, from the 83rd percentile in 2016-2017 to its current 63rd percentile. Stevenson spends more per student ($15,004) than Utica High ($13,642) or Henry Ford II ($13,426), suggesting funds are directed toward supporting its higher-need population. If your child needs strong support in science, social studies, or specialized services, it's worth asking the school directly about their strategies in these areas.

1,881

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,004

Per pupil spending ?

54.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

39701 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313-5131

(586) 797-1900

District: Utica Community Schools

Feeder schools for Adlai Stevenson High School:

Elementary:	Bruce Collins Elementary School
	Burr Elementary School
	Dekeyser Elementary School
	Oakbrook Elementary School
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	Plumbrook Elementary School
	Schuchard Elementary School
	Schwarzkoff Elementary School
Middle:	Davis Junior High School
	Frank Jeannette Junior High School
	Heritage Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Asian:

9.9%

African American:

8.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 54th percentile in 2022 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 63rd (2026) from a 54th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Michigan median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Social Studies scores 15 pts below the Michigan average

!Near the bottom of Utica Community Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg50%

Michigan avg43%

295^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5High Schools in the Utica Community Schools

177^th of 625Utica Community 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	56.8	295 of 800	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.8	197 of 739	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	62.9	236 of 743	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	313 of 735	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.3	242 of 531	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.4	247 of 561	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.6	140 of 666	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	199 of 824	75.8%	★★★★☆
2017	78.4	140 of 835	83.2%	★★★★☆
2016	74.3	191 of 852	77.6%	★★★★☆
2015	83.4	116 of 832	86.1%	★★★★☆
2014	75.6	152 of 799	81.0%	★★★★☆
2013	79.5	136 of 805	83.1%	★★★★☆
2012	71.2	221 of 773	71.4%	★★★★☆
2011	75.8	198 of 784	74.7%	★★★★☆
2010	71.0	268 of 765	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.8	191 of 754	74.7%	★★★★☆
2008	73.9	216 of 750	71.2%	★★★★☆
2007	70.7	242 of 767	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.5	388 of 705	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	45.6	119 of 252	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	62 of 192	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	65 of 188	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	77 of 170	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.4	29 of 51	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.2	21 of 59	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.1	14 of 147	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	60.4	71 of 254	72.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.5	55 of 74	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	63.4	29 of 69	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.3	44 of 70	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.4	38 of 63	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.6	18 of 31	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.9	24 of 42	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.0	18 of 42	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.6	43 of 87	50.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.1	76 of 119	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	17.7	44 of 53	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.2	30 of 43	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.2	23 of 35	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.6	18 of 27	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.3	68 of 102	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	331 of 686	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.7	194 of 629	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	281 of 619	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.9	309 of 611	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.6	226 of 416	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.7	217 of 462	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.1	132 of 554	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	224 of 710	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	39.8	157 of 259	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.6	100 of 203	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.7	146 of 195	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	54.8	70 of 190	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.3	25 of 64	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	91.6	18 of 201	91.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	278 of 719	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.7	164 of 635	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	61.6	210 of 654	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.7	306 of 614	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.7	201 of 369	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.9	199 of 417	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.5	124 of 532	76.7%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	265 of 755	64.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	262 of 693	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.4	223 of 628	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.5	196 of 633	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.5	291 of 611	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.4	221 of 440	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.3	287 of 472	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.5	137 of 543	74.8%	★★★★☆
2018	71.7	182 of 707	74.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	34.1	124 of 179	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.0	86 of 127	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	84.9	15 of 105	85.7%	★★★★☆
2023	19.9	92 of 110	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.8	16 of 24	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.0	12 of 36	66.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	24.6	173 of 220	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.5	99 of 125	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.3	94 of 130	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.5	85 of 116	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.6	23 of 25	8.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.4	46 of 61	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	20.3	260 of 315	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	321 of 671	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.4	261 of 639	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.5	312 of 638	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.7	366 of 647	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.5	291 of 492	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.4	323 of 516	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.6	174 of 582	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	63.3	234 of 708	66.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

Male (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)61st percentile~ school

African American (2026)53rd percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)52nd percentile-11 vs school

Female (2026)52nd percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)39th percentile-24 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)36th percentile-27 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)31st percentile-32 vs school

Asian (2026)26th percentile-37 vs school

Special Education (2026)21st percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts63%+4 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing59%+7 vs state

Mathematics38%+6 vs state

Social Studies28%-15 vs state

Science22%-14 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 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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adlai Stevenson High School	Public	9-12	39701 Dodge Park Rd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-1900	1,881	105	17.9	54.4%	1,384 (73.6%)	159 (8.5%)	75 (4.0%)	187 (9.9%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	72 (3.8%)	56.8	295^th of 800 public high schools	63.1%		67.8	197^th of 739 public high schools	73.3%	98	80.7	60.6	45.8	37.3	59.0	37.9	21.7	28.4	$15,004	$752	$14,251
UCS Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	7600 18 Mile Rd	Sterling Heights	48314	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-7000	245	13	18.3	71.0%	172 (70.2%)	35 (14.3%)	18 (7.3%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.1%)	4.2	778^th of 800 public high schools	2.8%					(n/a)		16.7		330.6	9.5	347.0	7.9	9.7	$20,571	$661	$19,910
Henry Ford II High School	Public	9-12	11911 Clinton River Rd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-1600	1,663	83	19.9	40.5%	1,296 (77.9%)	121 (7.3%)	75 (4.5%)	102 (6.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (4.0%)	71.1	177^th of 800 public high schools	77.9%		77.9	130^th of 739 public high schools	82.4%	47	66.9	70.0	39.6	40.7	61.0	34.9	35.1	50.8	$13,426	$761	$12,666
Joan C Sergent Instructional Resource Center	Public	9-12	14200 Canal Rd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-6800	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sterling Heights Senior High School	Public	9-12	12901 15 Mile Rd	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 698-4249	1,262	67	18.7	74.7%	861 (68.2%)	170 (13.5%)	23 (1.8%)	152 (12.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.2%)	34.9	497^th of 800 public high schools	37.9%		36	468^th of 739 public high schools	36.7%	29	64.4	50.0	23.3	17.6	48.3	16.1	16.7	22.3	$17,638	$787	$16,851
Career Preparation Center	Public	10-12	12200 15 Mile Rd	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 698-4172	0	17	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Macomb Academy	Public, Charter	12	39092 Garfield Rd	Clinton Township	48038	Macomb County	Macomb Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(586) 228-2201	46	3	15.3	26.1%	22 (47.8%)	18 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)								(n/a)									$11,084	$467	$10,618
Warren Consolidated Community High School	Public	9-12	35201 Davison St	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 825-2900	103	12	8.3	76.7%	47 (45.6%)	34 (33.0%)	3 (2.9%)	12 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.8%)								(n/a)					375.1	351.2	2065.8	5.9	$31,208	$1,515	$29,693
Utica High School	Public	9-12	47255 Shelby Rd	Utica	48317	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-2200	1,391	77	17.9	36.9%	1,113 (80.0%)	88 (6.3%)	80 (5.8%)	69 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.8%)	72.6	161^st of 800 public high schools	79.9%		74.4	156^th of 739 public high schools	78.9%	5	90.5	67.2	48.6	39.1	64.0	38.4	31.9	53.0	$13,642	$670	$12,972
Fraser High School	Public	9-12	34270 Garfield Rd	Fraser	48026	Macomb County	Fraser Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 439-7200	1,431	106	13.5	33.1%	1,001 (70.0%)	252 (17.6%)	51 (3.6%)	26 (1.8%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	96 (6.7%)	53.3	331^st of 800 public high schools	58.6%		45.4	406^th of 739 public high schools	45.1%	75	70.5	58.5	23.0	23.6	52.6	17.2	39.5	48.5	$17,091	$834	$16,257

Frequently Asked Questions about Adlai Stevenson High School

Is Adlai Stevenson High School a good school?

Adlai Stevenson High School ranks 295^th of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Adlai Stevenson High School?

Adlai Stevenson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bruce Collins Elementary School
Elementary : Burr Elementary School
Elementary : Dekeyser Elementary School
Elementary : Oakbrook Elementary School
Elementary : Plumbrook Elementary School
Elementary : Schuchard Elementary School
Elementary : Schwarzkoff Elementary School
Middle : Davis Junior High School
Middle : Frank Jeannette Junior High School
Middle : Heritage Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Adlai Stevenson High School?

Students at Adlai Stevenson High School are 74% White, 10% Asian, 8% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Adlai Stevenson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,881 students attended Adlai Stevenson High School.

What district is Adlai Stevenson High School in?

Utica Community Schools

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2021–22 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

2025–26 M-Step, PSAT & SAT test scoresSep 4, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

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