Hazel Park High School is a public high school in Hazel Park, Michigan. The school serves grades 9-12 and is a part of the Hazel Park Schools District. It opened in 1929 at the current site of the Junior High School and moved to its current location in 1961.
Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, Hazel Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazel Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hazel Park High School's student population of 567 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hazel Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Park High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2641 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
53%
18%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Park High School's ranking?
Hazel Park High School is ranked #2641 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hazel Park High School often compared to?
Hazel Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferndale High School, Lamphere High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazel Park High School?
The graduation rate of Hazel Park High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hazel Park High School?
567 students attend Hazel Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hazel Park High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Park High School?
Hazel Park High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hazel Park High School offer ?
Hazel Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Park High School part of?
Hazel Park High School is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.
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