Serving 551 students in grades 9-12, Orchard View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Orchard View High School's student population of 551 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Orchard View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard View High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2330 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
26%
18%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard View High School's ranking?
Orchard View High School is ranked #2330 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Orchard View High School often compared to?
Orchard View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard View High School?
The graduation rate of Orchard View High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Orchard View High School?
551 students attend Orchard View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Orchard View High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard View High School?
Orchard View High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orchard View High School offer ?
Orchard View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orchard View High School part of?
Orchard View High School is part of Orchard View Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 9/19/2011
District is just in it for the money learning comes in second place. Out of control fighting daily at middle school, guns in the high school, not a safe atmosphere to send a child to school.
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