Serving 260 students in grades 6-12, Orchard Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Center High School's student population of 260 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Orchard Center 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 Orchard Center 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
#2671 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
16:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Center High School's ranking?
Orchard Center High School is ranked #2671 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard Center High School?
The graduation rate of Orchard Center High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Orchard Center High School?
260 students attend Orchard Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Orchard Center High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard Center High School?
Orchard Center High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orchard Center High School offer ?
Orchard Center High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orchard Center High School part of?
Orchard Center High School is part of Monroe School District.
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