Orchard View Community Education

35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Orchard View Community Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Orchard View Community Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Orchard View Community Education's student population of 109 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

Orchard View Community Education ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard View Community Education is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
34%
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
11-19%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orchard View Community Education's ranking?
Orchard View Community Education is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard View Community Education?
The graduation rate of Orchard View Community Education is 11-19%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Orchard View Community Education?
109 students attend Orchard View Community Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Orchard View Community Education students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard View Community Education?
Orchard View Community Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard View Community Education offer ?
Orchard View Community Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orchard View Community Education part of?
Orchard View Community Education is part of Orchard View Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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