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#1115 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 35% in state

Oakridge High School

High School · Oakridge Public Schools · Muskegon, MI

A high school in Muskegon, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

5493 HALL RD, Muskegon, MI 49442

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation11.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$14,103
Chronic Absenteeism33%

Students at Oakridge High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oakridge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low160/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,069

Median home value

$116,100

Median rent

$889/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oakridge FusionEnrollment path unverified6.97–120.0 mi33Compare →
Oakridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.83–120.1 mi270Compare →
Cardinal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–93.8 mi644Compare →
Orchard View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–124.1 mi551Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Oakridge Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$14,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakridge High School is listed in Oakridge Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakridge High School

Oakridge High School is a public high school in Muskegon, MI, part of Oakridge Public Schools, serving approximately 537 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,115 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakridge High School

What grades does Oakridge High School serve?

Oakridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oakridge High School?

Oakridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakridge High School rank in MI?

Oakridge High School ranks #1,115 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Oakridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Oakridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakridge High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Oakridge High School a charter school?

No, Oakridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oakridge High School a Title I school?

No, Oakridge High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakridge High School?

61.6% of students at Oakridge High School 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
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Muskegon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49442)
44,412
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
36.6
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 49442; 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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