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 50%).
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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Discover - Learn - Succeed
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<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
Graduation Rate
≤5%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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 5%, 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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