Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Orchard View Community Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard View Community Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard View Community Education's student population of 134 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Discover - Learn - Succeed
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orchard View Community Education is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
13%
18%
White
70%
63%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orchard View Community Education?
The graduation rate of Orchard View Community Education is 5%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Orchard View Community Education?
134 students attend Orchard View Community Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Orchard View Community Education students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orchard View Community Education?
Orchard View Community Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orchard View Community Education offer ?
Orchard View Community Education offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Orchard View Community Education part of?
Orchard View Community Education is part of Orchard View Schools.
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