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#3007 of 3,192 schools in MI

The Laker Opportunity Center

High School · West Bloomfield School District · W. Bloomfield, MI

A West Bloomfield School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Estimated Score

4925 ORCHARD LAKE RD, W. Bloomfield, MI 48323

  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on MI state average
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement45%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$17,184
Chronic Absenteeism61.8%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where The Laker Opportunity Center 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low7/100K

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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

$139,418

Median home value

$467,000

Median rent

$1,776/mo

College educated

61.9%

Homeownership

90.6%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
West Bloomfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi1,564Compare →
Mesivta of West BloomfieldPrivate · tuition6.9private9–120.7 mi41Compare →
Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro DetroitPrivate · tuition6.7private9–122.8 mi123Compare →
Wing Lake Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–123.4 mi83Compare →

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
#9 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

The Laker Opportunity Center is listed in West Bloomfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Laker Opportunity Center

The Laker Opportunity Center is a public high school in W. Bloomfield, MI, part of West Bloomfield School District, serving approximately 68 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,007 of 3,192 schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Laker Opportunity Center

What grades does The Laker Opportunity Center serve?

The Laker Opportunity Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend The Laker Opportunity Center?

The Laker Opportunity Center has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

How does The Laker Opportunity Center rank in MI?

The Laker Opportunity Center ranks #3,007 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is The Laker Opportunity Center's MySchoolScout rating?

The Laker Opportunity Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Laker Opportunity Center a charter school?

No, The Laker Opportunity Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is The Laker Opportunity Center a Title I school?

No, The Laker Opportunity Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Laker Opportunity Center?

69.1% of students at The Laker Opportunity Center 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
68
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.8%
Area population (ZIP 48323)
17,043
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
46.6
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48323; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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