Below Average
#2553 of 3,192 schools in MI
Tri County Educational Center
High School · Ferndale Public Schools · Ferndale, MI
A Ferndale Public Schools high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21131 GARDEN LN, Ferndale, MI 48220
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 15% proficient (2019)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tri County Educational Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2012–2019), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 10% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2012-2019) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2012-2019)
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri County Educational 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,733/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ferndale), 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
$86,095
Median home value
$229,700
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48220; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| University of Detroit Jesuit High School & AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 876 | Compare → |
| Nova Discipline AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 90 | 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.
Ferndale Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri County Educational Center is listed in Ferndale Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri County Educational Center
Tri County Educational Center is a public high school in Ferndale, MI, part of Ferndale Public Schools, serving approximately 373 students in grades 9th-12th with a 33.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,553 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri County Educational Center
What grades does Tri County Educational Center serve?
Tri County Educational Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tri County Educational Center?
Tri County Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri County Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri County Educational Center is 33.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri County Educational Center rank in MI?
Tri County Educational Center ranks #2,553 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Tri County Educational Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri County Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Tri County Educational Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri County Educational Center has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2019).
Is Tri County Educational Center a charter school?
No, Tri County Educational Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri County Educational Center a Title I school?
No, Tri County Educational Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri County Educational Center?
85.3% of students at Tri County Educational 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (248) 586-8885
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48220)
- 21,502
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 48220; 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, 2012-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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