Excellent
#136 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
Royal Oak High School
High School · Royal Oak Schools · Royal Oak, MI
A high school in Royal Oak, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
1500 LEXINGTON BLVD, Royal Oak, MI 48073
- Math 49% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Royal Oak High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Oak 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royal Oak), 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
$86,426
Median home value
$302,800
Median rent
$1,245/mo
College educated
59.2%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clawson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Churchill Community Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Shrine Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 247 | 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.
Royal Oak Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royal Oak High School is listed in Royal Oak Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Oak High School
Royal Oak High School is a public high school in Royal Oak, MI, part of Royal Oak Schools, serving approximately 1,338 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Oak High School
What grades does Royal Oak High School serve?
Royal Oak High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Royal Oak High School?
Royal Oak High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Oak High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Oak High School rank in MI?
Royal Oak High School ranks #136 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Royal Oak High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Oak High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Royal Oak High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Oak High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Royal Oak High School a charter school?
No, Royal Oak High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royal Oak High School a Title I school?
No, Royal Oak High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Oak High School?
23.5% of students at Royal Oak 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
- 1,338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (248) 435-8500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48073)
- 33,427
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 48073; 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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