Oakland Early College

27055 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Oakland Early College ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than 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 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakland Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Oakland Early College's student population of 158 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
158 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Oakland Early College ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Early College is 0.61, which is more 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)
#471 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-49%
34%
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70-79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakland Early College 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.
60-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oakland Early College 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
26:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
27%
18%
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White
56%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Oakland Early College and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
81%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakland Early College 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 Oakland Early College's ranking?
Oakland Early College is ranked #471 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakland Early College?
The graduation rate of Oakland Early College is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Oakland Early College?
158 students attend Oakland Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Oakland Early College students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Early College?
Oakland Early College has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oakland Early College offer ?
Oakland Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oakland Early College part of?
Oakland Early College is part of West Bloomfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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