Okemos High School is a public high school in Okemos, Michigan, United States. It is the only high school in the Okemos Public Schools district.
Serving 1,519 students in grades 9-12, Okemos High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okemos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Okemos High School's student population of 1,519 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Maroon
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
Campus Size
16
School Mascot
Ohs Owls
School Rankings
Okemos High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okemos High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ohs Owls
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okemos High School's ranking?
Okemos High School is ranked #101 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Okemos High School often compared to?
Okemos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Lansing High School, Mason High School, Haslett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okemos High School?
The graduation rate of Okemos High School is 93%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Okemos High School?
1,519 students attend Okemos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Okemos High School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okemos High School?
Okemos High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okemos High School offer ?
Okemos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okemos High School part of?
Okemos High School is part of Okemos School District.
School Reviews
5 3/25/2020
I was well prepared for college by excellent instruction in the Okemos Public Schools. It could not have been better. The first two years of college were mostly subjects I already knew from my High school. OHS 1971.
2 3/19/2020
This may be a highly ranked school, but it is only because the students are already very intelligent and pushed hard by their parents. If you are a student who struggles, for whatever reason, they do not put forth much effort to help. This was my experience for Grades 7 - 12. Elementary and 5/6 Middle school are excellent, however, in this regard. Also, hardly any elective courses available.
4 3/16/2020
Good school, everything is really hard, normal classes are honors classes. AP classes are seen as normal and if you don't take them you are considered not smart. Fine arts classes are amazing, but the theater department is flawed. School also looks only at the persecution of students and never the student's story, admins always things students are wrong and don't know anything.
5 9/30/2019
Best High school smartest kids.
2 10/2/2006
Instructional time is wasted with things like week-long movie viewing between units. Also, throughout the curriculum, very few writing assignments are required. Administration seeks no input from pupils or parents on whether projects listed in course outlines are actually assigned and graded. Neither faculty nor counseling staff show any interest in or ability to address the obstacles faced by less-than-excellent-pupils. Building Administration lacks any visible role in assuring instructional quality but takes significant credit for overall high success rates in standardized testing.
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