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#58 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 2% in state

Troy High School

High School · Troy School District · Troy, MI

A high school in Troy, MI where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4777 Northfield Parkway, Troy, MI 48098

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation45.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$16,698
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Troy High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 82% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

12.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Troy 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,394/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), 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

$165,781

Median home value

$485,300

Median rent

$1,720/mo

College educated

76.8%

Homeownership

92%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
45.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–122.3 mi284Compare →
Lighthouse Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–122.3 mi2,187Compare →
International AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.79–122.6 mi1,392Compare →
One School GlobalPrivate · tuition5.2private3–122.6 mi50Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Troy School District

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#3 of 21
District spending per student
$16,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Troy High School is listed in Troy School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Troy High School

Troy High School is a public high school in Troy, MI, part of Troy School District, serving approximately 2,044 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Troy High School

What grades does Troy High School serve?

Troy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Troy High School?

Troy High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,044 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Troy High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Troy High School rank in MI?

Troy High School ranks #58 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Troy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Troy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Troy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Troy High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Troy High School a charter school?

No, Troy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Troy High School a Title I school?

No, Troy High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Troy High School?

12.5% of students at Troy 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
2,044
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 48098)
20,658
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
46
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 48098; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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