Oakland Early College

Summary:

Oakland Early College is a public high school located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 and part of the West Bloomfield School District. With a relatively small student population of 158, this school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming the district and state averages across various academic measures.

Oakland Early College's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistently high test scores, with 88.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, compared to 58.7% for the West Bloomfield School District and 51.3% for the state of Michigan. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate ranging from 94.8% to 100% over the past five years, with a very low dropout rate. Additionally, Oakland Early College boasts a diverse student population, with a balanced racial makeup that is more representative of the surrounding area than nearby schools.

When compared to other local high schools, Oakland Early College stands out. It significantly outperforms West Bloomfield High School and Clarenceville High School in academic measures, and maintains higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it is still lower than some nearby institutions, such as The Laker Opportunity Center. Overall, Oakland Early College provides a quality educational experience for its students, setting them up for success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

27055 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4556

(248) 522-3540

District: West Bloomfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,170

Student/teacher ratio: 26.5

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

African American:

26.6%

Asian:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oakland Early College ranks better than 98% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oakland Early College 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 Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), African American (26.6%), Asian (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Bloomfield School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oakland Early College is 26.5. 1 high schools in the West Bloomfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Oakland Early College employs 5.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oakland Early College is $14,170. 1 high schools in the West Bloomfield School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oakland Early College:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakland Early College 15^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Oakland Early College in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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West Bloomfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bloomfield School District 157^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oakland Early College

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Rank History for all students at Oakland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2009	70.71	259^th	754	65.6%
2010	75.29	198^th	765	74.1%
2012	73.73	190^th	773	75.4%
2013	89.53	64^th	805	92.0%
2014	89.24	59^th	799	92.6%
2015	78.56	152^nd	832	81.7%
2016	96.37	14^th	852	98.4%
2017	90.92	48^th	835	94.3%
2018	97.07	11^th	824	98.7%
2019	95.10	25^th	666	96.2%
2021	69.65	122^nd	561	78.3%
2022	86.51	72^nd	531	86.4%
2023	94.60	27^th	735	96.3%
2024	97.08	15^th	743	98.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Oakland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	97.17	6^th	710	99.2%
2019	91.27	39^th	554	93.0%
2021	30.45	341^st	462	26.2%
2022	69.67	126^th	416	69.7%
2023	78.23	92^nd	611	84.9%
2024	97.19	13^th	619	97.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Oakland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	90.01	53^rd	707	92.5%
2019	95.75	16^th	543	97.1%
2021	93.05	28^th	472	94.1%
2023	99.08	4^th	611	99.3%
2024	92.54	37^th	633	94.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Oakland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	95.27	11^th	254	95.7%
2019	91.04	12^th	147	91.8%
2024	99.07	5^th	188	97.3%

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Rank History for White students at Oakland Early College

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	97.35	8^th	708	98.9%
2019	97.84	11^th	582	98.1%
2021	68.71	117^th	516	77.3%
2023	96.68	18^th	647	97.2%
2024	98.26	11^th	638	98.3%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, August 30, 2019

OEC has everything we were searching for, a place where students are being prepared for the world around them, truly student centered, and all employees set students up for success. No rhetoric or invisible politics like most traditional public schools...they actually deliver on who they say they are. The teachers, staff, and head of school could easily provide training to others schools and model how to build genuine relationships with all students, expect excellence, and create a supportive and collaborative environment. They provide rigor via college courses, excellent classroom instruction by high school teachers, and balance integrity, passion, exploration, and innovation via clubs, Town Halls, Community Time, access to sports and other activities at the West Bloomfield High School, and community engagement opportunities. The school culture is absolutely amazing! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 23, 2015

They're selective, wonderful program, college prep curriculum and can earn an Associates Degree for free from Oakland Community College with an extra 1 year of school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oakland Early College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	37	45	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	6	96
2010	58	72	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	7	144
2011	82	63	2	12	0	0	6	0	165
2012	96	77	3	10	0	0	8	0	194
2013	63	62	2	6	0	0	6	0	139
2014	64	61	2	4	0	0	5	0	136
2015	81	73	2	2	0	0	4	0	162
2016	92	65	2	2	0	0	3	0	164
2017	107	67	4	2	0	0	4	0	184
2018	103	54	9	4	0	0	6	0	176
2019	99	49	13	2	1	0	6	0	170
2020	89	56	19	3	2	0	8	0	177
2021	92	50	15	3	2	0	7	0	169
2022	78	51	12	2	1	0	8	0	152
2023	89	42	13	5	0	0	9	0	158

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 Oakland Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	96	3.8	25.3	20
2010	144	5.6	25.7	20.4
2011	165	5.4	30.2	13.9
2012	194	6.3	30.6	13.4
2013	139	5.9	23.5	13.7
2014	136	6.2	21.9	16.9
2015	162	6.0	27.0	16.7
2016	164	5.0	32.8	13.4
2017	184	6.3	29.2	4.9
2018	176	6.7	26.1	16.5
2019	170	6.3	26.8	19.4
2020	177	6.2	28.5	21.5
2021	169	5.4	31.0	21.3
2022	152	5.7	26.6	23
2023	158	5.9	26.5	22.2

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 Oakland Early College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	96	3.8	25.3	20
2010	144	5.6	25.7	20.4
2011	165	5.4	30.2	13.9
2012	194	6.3	30.6	13.4
2013	139	5.9	23.5	13.7
2014	136	6.2	21.9	16.9
2015	162	6.0	27.0	16.7
2016	164	5.0	32.8	13.4
2017	184	6.3	29.2	4.9
2018	176	6.7	26.1	16.5
2019	170	6.3	26.8	19.4
2020	177	6.2	28.5	21.5
2021	169	5.4	31.0	21.3
2022	152	5.7	26.6	23
2023	158	5.9	26.5	22.2

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 Oakland Early College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$327 (3.0%)	$10,529 (97.0%)	$10,856
2020	$360 (3.0%)	$11,672 (97.0%)	$12,032
2021	$188 (1.7%)	$11,104 (98.3%)	$11,292
2022	$149 (1.2%)	$11,791 (98.8%)	$11,940
2023	$318 (2.2%)	$13,852 (97.8%)	$14,170

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oakland Early College

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 25^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 27^th of 735 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Oakland Early College)	67.9	62.5	5.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (West Bloomfield School District)	57.1	30	27.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Oakland Early College)	89.3	87.5	1.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (West Bloomfield School District)	70.5	49.6	20.9%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oakland Early College)	62.5	53.1	9.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Bloomfield School District)	46.4	26.9	19.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	170	158	7.1%
African American	49	42	14.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	13	13
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	99	89	10.1%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.4%	22.2%	2.7%

Schools Near Oakland Early College

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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
Oakland Early College	Public	9-12	27055 Orchard Lake Rd	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 522-3540	158	6	26.5	22.2%	89 (56.3%)	42 (26.6%)	5 (3.2%)	13 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	97.1	15^th of 743 public high schools	98.0%		94.6	27^th of 735 public high schools	96.3%	12	88.2	60.8	60.0	70.0	$14,170	$318	$13,852
Farmington Central High School	Public	8-12	30175 Highmeadow Rd	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 489-3827	153	27	5.6	59.5%	69 (45.1%)	60 (39.2%)	8 (5.2%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.2%)	12.4	653^rd of 743 public high schools	12.1%					(n/a)	24.0			17.4	$38,362	$979	$37,382
North Farmington High School	Public	9-12	32900 W 13 Mile Rd	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 785-2005	1,268	77	16.5	30.0%	628 (49.5%)	378 (29.8%)	57 (4.5%)	127 (10.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (6.0%)	69.8	177^th of 743 public high schools	76.2%		63.6	226^th of 735 public high schools	69.3%	49	63.4	35.9	44.0	39.1	$16,892	$917	$15,975
Farmington High School	Public	9-12	32000 Shiawassee Rd	Farmington	48336	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 489-3455	1,400	87	16.1	29.7%	688 (49.1%)	376 (26.9%)	66 (4.7%)	198 (14.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (4.8%)	74.4	149^th of 743 public high schools	79.9%		63.1	234^th of 735 public high schools	68.2%	85	65.1	36.1	44.3	45.9	$16,804	$857	$15,946
Visions Unlimited	Public	12	33000 Freedom Rd	Farmington	48336	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 489-3833	41	15	2.6	61.0%	15 (36.6%)	18 (43.9%)	3 (7.3%)	4 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)					$79,534	$783	$78,751
Oakland FlexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	23801 Industrial Park Dr	Farmington Hills	48335	Oakland County	Oakland FlexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 426-8530	201	13	15.7	49.3%	135 (67.2%)	40 (19.9%)	8 (4.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.5%)	46.1	370^th of 743 public high schools	50.2%		46.4	380^th of 735 public high schools	48.3%	10	40.4		36.7	34.7	$11,035	$1,840	$9,195
Clarenceville High School	Public	9-12	20155 Middlebelt Rd	Livonia	48152	Wayne County	Clarenceville School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 919-0408	674	35	19.3	63.6%	261 (38.7%)	312 (46.3%)	31 (4.6%)	16 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.6%)	21.4	592^nd of 743 public high schools	20.3%		19.7	593^rd of 735 public high schools	19.3%	1	26.5		21.9	26.5	$13,216	$1,918	$11,299
Career Preparation	Public	9-12	41500 Gardenbrook Rd	Novi	48375	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 449-1717	34	3	13.3	44.1%	19 (55.9%)	5 (14.7%)	5 (14.7%)	4 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)					$3,350	$422	$2,928
West Bloomfield High School	Public	9-12	4925 Orchard Lake Rd	West Bloomfield	48323	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 865-6720	1,652	99	16.6	34.4%	667 (40.4%)	744 (45.0%)	72 (4.4%)	97 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	69 (4.2%)	49.7	340^th of 743 public high schools	54.2%		35.2	474^th of 735 public high schools	35.5%	134	55.7	29.2	29.0	31.7	$16,631	$1,070	$15,561
The Laker Opportunity Center	Public	9-12	4925 Orchard Lake Rd	West Bloomfield	48323	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 865-6441	49	1	81.6	73.5%	17 (34.7%)	25 (51.0%)	4 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)								(n/a)					$13,675	$297	$13,378

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland Early College

Is Oakland Early College a good school?

Yes! Oakland Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 743 Michigan high schools.

What district is Oakland Early College in?

West Bloomfield School District

What is the racial makeup of Oakland Early College?

Students at Oakland Early College are 56% White, 27% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Oakland Early College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Oakland Early College.

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