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#2001 of 3,192 schools in MI
Orchard Center High School
High School · Monroe Public Schools · Monroe, MI
A Monroe Public Schools high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1750 OAK ST, Monroe, MI 48161
- Math 10% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Orchard Center High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 15% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Orchard Center 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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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
$65,517
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48161; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Monroe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 8–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,295 | Compare → |
| Monroe County Youth CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 4.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Monroe County Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monroe Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orchard Center High School is listed in Monroe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orchard Center High School
Orchard Center High School is a public high school in Monroe, MI, part of Monroe Public Schools, serving approximately 297 students in grades 6th-12th with a 74.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,001 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orchard Center High School
What grades does Orchard Center High School serve?
Orchard Center High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Orchard Center High School?
Orchard Center High School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Center High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Center High School is 74.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orchard Center High School rank in MI?
Orchard Center High School ranks #2,001 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Orchard Center High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orchard Center High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Orchard Center High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Center High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Orchard Center High School a charter school?
No, Orchard Center High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orchard Center High School a Title I school?
No, Orchard Center High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Center High School?
79.1% of students at Orchard Center 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 74.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (734) 265-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48161)
- 26,556
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48161; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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