Is Troy College and Career High School a good school?

Troy College and Career High School ranks 447 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Troy College and Career High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 189 students attended Troy College and Career High School.

What is the racial makeup of Troy College and Career High School?

Students at Troy College and Career High School are 61% White, 15% African American, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Troy College and Career High School

Summary:

Troy College and Career High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 185 students in Troy, Michigan, which is part of the Troy School District. While the district is highly ranked, Troy College and Career High School has consistently performed in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5 for most years.

The school has seen some improvements in recent years, with its four-year graduation rate increasing from 32.8% in 2018-2019 to 77.2% in 2022-2023. However, this rate is still lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a higher dropout rate and chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district. Academically, Troy College and Career High School's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Royal Oak High School and Troy High School, Troy College and Career High School performs significantly worse, with lower rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may be a contributing factor to its challenges. However, the recent improvements in graduation and dropout rates indicate that there may be opportunities for further progress with targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1522 E Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48083-2008

(248) 823-5156

District: Troy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
447^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,788

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

African American:

15.3%

Asian:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Troy College and Career High School ranks worse than 60.2% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Troy School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Troy College and Career High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Troy College and Career High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Troy School District. Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), African American (15.3%), Asian (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Troy School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Troy College and Career High School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Troy School District! (See more...)

Compare Troy College and Career High School employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Troy College and Career High School is $15,788, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Troy School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Troy College and Career High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy College and Career High School 447^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Troy College and Career High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Troy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy School District 49^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Troy College and Career High School

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Rank History for all students at Troy College and Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	17.28	596^th	705	15.5%
2007	12.55	653^rd	767	14.9%
2008	13.39	639^th	750	14.8%
2009	18.09	613^th	754	18.7%
2010	17.24	623^rd	765	18.6%
2011	39.97	541^st	784	31.0%
2012	24.91	574^th	773	25.7%
2013	16.76	633^rd	805	21.4%
2014	37.45	522^nd	799	34.7%
2015	47.42	456^th	832	45.2%
2016	62.85	293^rd	852	65.6%
2017	32.32	513^th	835	38.6%
2018	33.40	530^th	824	35.7%
2019	34.30	442^nd	666	33.6%
2023	20.66	582^nd	735	20.8%
2024	37.70	447^th	743	39.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Troy College and Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.61	568^th	755	24.8%
2024	45.51	325^th	654	50.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Troy College and Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	33.20	476^th	710	33.0%
2019	47.05	294^th	554	46.9%
2023	22.00	484^th	611	20.8%
2024	33.65	403^rd	619	34.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Troy College and Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.41	525^th	707	25.7%
2019	31.15	397^th	543	26.9%
2023	14.92	535^th	611	12.4%
2024	33.58	428^th	633	32.4%

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Rank History for White students at Troy College and Career High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	17.65	569^th	708	19.6%
2019	31.22	414^th	582	28.9%
2023	10.88	599^th	647	7.4%
2024	41.41	370^th	638	42.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 26, 2019

For my daughter, this school is academic nirvana! Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

This will be my second year there and honestly if it wasn't for this school I probably would have dropped out. Just the short time I have been there I saw so many people grow in all aspects. This school helps for people like myself. They have a great staff and they know how to help their students grow one on one even if they struggle a little on the way. Every teacher has shown how much they care for every single student who attends that school, anyone who would go there is lucky in my opinion. Its not easy by any means but you have to be willing to work and show yourself and those around you that the hard and fast paced work will pay off. This school is honestly so great and no one in my opinion should try to brush it off without giving it a better look. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Troy College and Career High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	118	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1998	96	3	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1999	121	0	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	132
2000	108	1	5	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	125
2001	108	2	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	117
2002	112	2	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	125
2003	112	2	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	125
2004	105	6	13	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	125
2005	115	10	9	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	137
2006	114	10	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	134
2007	113	20	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	8	150
2008	107	21	3	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	139
2009	123	13	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2010	113	22	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	144
2011	96	22	3	9	0	0	6	0	136
2012	105	26	2	9	0	0	7	0	149
2013	84	25	3	8	0	0	4	0	124
2014	94	17	3	3	0	0	3	0	120
2015	81	17	2	8	0	0	4	0	112
2016	78	15	4	3	0	0	2	0	102
2017	159	15	6	15	1	0	3	0	199
2018	176	25	12	11	1	0	8	0	233
2019	153	32	16	7	0	0	14	0	222
2020	180	33	13	9	0	1	8	0	244
2021	197	34	15	10	1	1	30	0	288
2022	125	25	11	7	0	0	7	0	175
2023	128	24	14	11	0	0	8	0	185
2024	115	29	16	13	0	0	16	0	189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Troy College and Career High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	124	0.0	0.0	0
1998	107	7.0	15.3	0
1999	132	9.0	14.7	0
2000	125	7.0	17.9	0
2001	117	7.0	16.7	0
2002	125	10.6	11.8	n/a
2003	125	10.6	11.8	n/a
2004	125	8.0	15.6	n/a
2005	137	8.0	17.1	n/a
2006	134	8.0	16.8	0
2007	150	9.6	15.6	0.7
2008	139	9.0	15.4	0.7
2009	144	9.5	15.2	16
2010	144	9.0	16.0	21.5
2011	136	9.0	15.1	25
2012	149	10.0	14.9	29.5
2013	124	9.0	13.7	35.5
2014	120	9.0	13.3	39.2
2015	112	10.0	11.2	26.8
2016	102	10.0	10.2	27.5
2017	199	10.9	18.1	21.6
2018	233	10.7	21.7	36.9
2019	222	8.3	26.6	37.4
2020	244	10.1	24.1	35.2
2021	288	12.0	23.8	33
2022	175	8.0	21.7	35.4
2023	185	12.8	14.3	41.1
2024	189	13.2	14.3	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Troy College and Career High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	124	0.0	0.0	0
1998	107	7.0	15.3	0
1999	132	9.0	14.7	0
2000	125	7.0	17.9	0
2001	117	7.0	16.7	0
2002	125	10.6	11.8	n/a
2003	125	10.6	11.8	n/a
2004	125	8.0	15.6	n/a
2005	137	8.0	17.1	n/a
2006	134	8.0	16.8	0
2007	150	9.6	15.6	0.7
2008	139	9.0	15.4	0.7
2009	144	9.5	15.2	16
2010	144	9.0	16.0	21.5
2011	136	9.0	15.1	25
2012	149	10.0	14.9	29.5
2013	124	9.0	13.7	35.5
2014	120	9.0	13.3	39.2
2015	112	10.0	11.2	26.8
2016	102	10.0	10.2	27.5
2017	199	10.9	18.1	21.6
2018	233	10.7	21.7	36.9
2019	222	8.3	26.6	37.4
2020	244	10.1	24.1	35.2
2021	288	12.0	23.8	33
2022	175	8.0	21.7	35.4
2023	185	12.8	14.3	41.1
2024	189	13.2	14.3	36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Troy College and Career High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$374 (2.9%)	$12,502 (97.1%)	$12,876
2020	$364 (2.9%)	$12,378 (97.1%)	$12,743
2021	$577 (4.2%)	$13,301 (95.8%)	$13,877
2022	$869 (5.3%)	$15,658 (94.7%)	$16,527
2023	$531 (3.4%)	$15,256 (96.6%)	$15,788

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Troy College and Career High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 442^nd of 666 High schools	Ranks 582^nd of 735 High schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Troy College and Career High School)	23.8	19	4.8%
11th Grade Social Studies (Troy School District)	61.3	33.8	27.5%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Troy College and Career High School)	55.1	38.5	16.6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Troy School District)	82.9	76.9	6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	222	185	16.7%
African American	32	24	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	14	12.5%
Hispanic	7	11	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	153	128	16.3%
Two or More Races	14	8	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	41.1%	3.7%

Schools Near Troy College and Career High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Troy College and Career High School	Public	6-12	1522 E Big Beaver Rd	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-5156	189	13	14.3	36.0%	115 (60.8%)	29 (15.3%)	13 (6.9%)	16 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.5%)	37.7	447^th of 743 public high schools	39.8%		20.7	582^nd of 735 public high schools	20.8%	135	56.9		20.0	23.5	$15,788	$531	$15,257
Athens High School	Public	9-12	4333 John R Rd	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-2900	1,488	86	17.3	18.4%	947 (63.6%)	89 (6.0%)	71 (4.8%)	321 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (3.9%)	82.7	94^th of 743 public high schools	87.3%		63.4	229^th of 735 public high schools	68.8%	135	72.7	53.8	42.9	47.7	$15,116	$617	$14,499
Clawson High School	Public	7-12	101 John M Ave	Clawson	48017	Oakland County	Clawson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 655-4200	360	21	17.0	41.7%	259 (71.9%)	50 (13.9%)	25 (6.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.4%)	63.5	228^th of 743 public high schools	69.3%		13.9	637^th of 735 public high schools	13.3%	409	59.7	19.5	40.5	54.7	$15,808	$1,659	$14,149
Lamphere High School	Public	9-12	610 W 13 Mile Rd	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Lamphere Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 589-3943	750	41	18.4	53.3%	521 (69.5%)	104 (13.9%)	35 (4.7%)	29 (3.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.3%)	36.7	455^th of 743 public high schools	38.8%		44.4	394^th of 735 public high schools	46.4%	61	48.0	18.6	27.7	28.8	$17,365	$2,434	$14,931
Warren Consolidated Community High School	Public	9-12	35201 Davison St	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 825-2900	128	12	10.3	82.0%	71 (55.5%)	35 (27.3%)	2 (1.6%)	17 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)					$26,056	$2,055	$24,002
Churchill Community Educational Center	Public	9-12	707 Girard Ave	Royal Oak	48073	Oakland County	Royal Oak Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 588-5050	93	7	12.4	59.1%	55 (59.1%)	18 (19.4%)	11 (11.8%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	12.7	651^st of 743 public high schools	12.4%		17.6	610^th of 735 public high schools	17.0%	41	21.7		17.4	18.2	$20,645	$530	$20,115
Royal Oak High School	Public	9-12	1500 Lexington Blvd	Royal Oak	48073	Oakland County	Royal Oak Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 435-8500	1,338	86	15.5	23.5%	999 (74.7%)	130 (9.7%)	74 (5.5%)	30 (2.2%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (7.4%)	80.9	110^th of 743 public high schools	85.2%		89	60^th of 735 public high schools	91.8%	50	64.9	36.8	54.0	50.5	$16,698	$893	$15,805
Troy High School	Public	9-12	4777 Northfield Pkwy	Troy	48098	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-2700	2,044	114	17.9	12.5%	859 (42.0%)	92 (4.5%)	97 (4.7%)	905 (44.3%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	85 (4.2%)	88.9	64^th of 743 public high schools	91.4%		82.1	105^th of 735 public high schools	85.7%	41	82.5	69.2	51.1	47.9	$14,681	$754	$13,927
Oakland Schools Technical CampusSE	Public	9-12	5055 Delemere Ave	Royal Oak	48073	Oakland County	Oakland Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 288-4020	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lamphere Center	Public	5-12	29685 Tawas St	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Lamphere Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 589-3155	28	7	3.8	32.1%	20 (71.4%)	3 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)					$74,495	$268	$74,227

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