Very Good
#1066 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 33% in state
Ogemaw Heights High School
High School · West Branch-rose City Area Schools · West Branch, MI
A West Branch-rose City Area Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, West Branch, MI 48661
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ogemaw Heights High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 45% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ogemaw Heights 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average424/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Branch), 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
$58,767
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw CountyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 3.0 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
West Branch-rose City Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ogemaw Heights High School is listed in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ogemaw Heights High School
Ogemaw Heights High School is a public high school in West Branch, MI, part of West Branch-rose City Area Schools, serving approximately 556 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ogemaw Heights High School
What grades does Ogemaw Heights High School serve?
Ogemaw Heights High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ogemaw Heights High School?
Ogemaw Heights High School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ogemaw Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ogemaw Heights High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ogemaw Heights High School rank in MI?
Ogemaw Heights High School ranks #1,066 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ogemaw Heights High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ogemaw Heights High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ogemaw Heights High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ogemaw Heights High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Ogemaw Heights High School a charter school?
No, Ogemaw Heights High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ogemaw Heights High School a Title I school?
No, Ogemaw Heights High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ogemaw Heights High School?
59.4% of students at Ogemaw Heights 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
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ogemaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (989) 343-2020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48661)
- 10,744
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 48661; 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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