Summary:
Zip code 48302 is home to just one public high school, Bloomfield Hills High School, a large institution serving grades 9-12 within the highly-rated Bloomfield Hills Schools district.
For parents, this school represents an elite academic option. Bloomfield Hills High School is a top-30 school in Michigan, having jumped from 56th to 27th in the state rankings over the past year. Its graduation rate is exceptional at 96.8%, far exceeding the state average of 84.0%, while its dropout rate is a mere 1.4%. Academically, students dramatically outperform state averages in every subject. For example, 77.8% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT Reading (state: 52.1%), and 70.1% are proficient in M-Step Social Studies (state: 43.2%). The school also benefits from strong resources, including a favorable 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio and a very high per-student spending of $24,801. The student body is predominantly affluent, with only 12.42% eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Despite its stellar reputation, there are a few nuances to consider. The school's relative weakness is mathematics; while SAT Math proficiency (47.6%) is nearly double the state rate, it lags far behind its own reading scores. Additionally, chronic absenteeism sits at 18.5%, which is higher than the district average of 14.8% and affects nearly 1 in 5 students. This is a paradox given the high graduation rate, possibly reflecting absences for enrichment or travel common in high-income areas, but it remains a metric to watch. Overall, this is a premier public high school with elite outcomes, high investment, and a rapidly rising state profile, making it a standout choice for families in this area.
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