Brandon High School

1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 733 students in grades 7-12, Brandon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brandon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Brandon High School's student population of 733 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Brandon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brandon High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#985 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brandon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brandon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brandon High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Brandon High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Brandon High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brandon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brandon High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandon High School's ranking?
Brandon High School is ranked #985 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Brandon High School often compared to?
Brandon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brandon High School?
The graduation rate of Brandon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Brandon High School?
733 students attend Brandon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brandon High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandon High School?
Brandon High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brandon High School offer ?
Brandon High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brandon High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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