Adrian High School is a

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Adrian, Michigan Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Lenawee County. The population was 20,645 at the 2020 census. Adrian lies in Michigan's 7th congressional district. History Adrian was founded on June 18, 1826 by Addison Co ...

, United States. It serves students in grades 9-12 for the

Adrian Public Schools Adrian Public Schools are a collection of schools in Adrian, Michigan, United States, which have about 2800 students in four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Initially established in 1828, the school system has undertak ...

Academics

Adrian High School is an

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world school.

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 798 students enrolled for the 2018-19 school year was: *Male - 52.0% *Female - 48.0% *Native American/Alaskan - 0.5% *Asian - 2.6% *Black - 6.1% *Hispanic - 32.1% *White - 53.1% *Multiracial - 5.5% 46.5% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. For 2018-19, Adrian was a

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school.

Athletics

Adrian's Maples compete in the

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. School colors are royal blue and white. The following

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(MHSAA) sanctioned sports are offered: *Baseball (boys) *Basketball (girls and boys) *Bowling (girls and boys) *Competitive cheerleading (girls) *Cross country (girls and boys) *Football (boys) *Golf (girls and boys) *Gymnastics (girls) *Ice hockey (boys) *Soccer (girls and boys) *Softball (girls) *Swim and dive (girls and boys) *Tennis (girls and boys) *Track and field (girls and boys) *Volleyball (girls) *Wrestling (boys) **State champion - 1973

Notable alumni

* Rachel Andresen, (1907–1988), founder,

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, NFL

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, NFL

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* Dorne Dibble, (1929–2018), NFL wide receiver * Matt Kohn,

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, (1847–1926), poet, author, educator, philanthropist * Mike Marshall, (1943–2021),

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* William Reid, (1893–1955), college basketball coach and administrator *

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, former lead vocalist and frontman of Christian metal band

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References

External links

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School district website
{{authority control Schools in Lenawee County, Michigan Public high schools in Michigan 1857 establishments in Michigan