Very Good
#743 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Oakland Early College
High School · West Bloomfield School District · Farmington Hills, MI
A West Bloomfield School District high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27055 ORCHARD LAKE RD, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oakland Early College score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakland Early College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,937
Median home value
$327,200
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 8–12 | 1.5 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| North Farmington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,229 | Compare → |
| Mercy High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Aim High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Bloomfield School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakland Early College is listed in West Bloomfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakland Early College
Oakland Early College is a public high school in Farmington Hills, MI, part of West Bloomfield School District, serving approximately 177 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakland Early College
What grades does Oakland Early College serve?
Oakland Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oakland Early College?
Oakland Early College has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Early College is 29.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakland Early College rank in MI?
Oakland Early College ranks #743 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Oakland Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakland Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oakland Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakland Early College has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Oakland Early College a charter school?
No, Oakland Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakland Early College a Title I school?
No, Oakland Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakland Early College?
26.6% of students at Oakland Early College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (248) 522-3540
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 48334)
- 19,218
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48334; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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