Serving 291 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Center High School's student population of 291 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Center High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Center High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2675 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
71%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2675 out of 2,925 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard Center High School?
The graduation rate of Orchard Center High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Orchard Center High School?
291 students attend Orchard Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Orchard Center High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Center High School?
Orchard Center High School has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard Center High School offer ?
Orchard Center High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Orchard Center High School part of?
Orchard Center High School is part of Monroe Public Schools School District.
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