Serving 543 students in grades 9-12, Orchard View 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard View High School's student population of 543 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orchard View 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 View High School is 0.65, which is more 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
#2363 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)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard View High School's ranking?
Orchard View High School is ranked #2363 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Orchard View High School often compared to?
Orchard View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakridge High School by visitors of our site.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard View High School?
The graduation rate of Orchard View High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Orchard View High School?
543 students attend Orchard View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Orchard View High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard View High School?
Orchard View High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orchard View High School offer ?
Orchard View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orchard View High School part of?
Orchard View High School is part of Orchard View Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
District is just in it for the money learning comes in second place. Out of control fighting daily at middle school, guns in the high school, not a safe atmosphere to send a child to school.
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