Summary:
Okemos High School is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 within the Okemos Public Schools district, a highly regarded public school system in Michigan that serves a relatively affluent community.
Because there is only one high school in this district, all high school-level metrics directly reflect this single school. Okemos High School is a standout performer on a statewide level, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 3% of all Michigan high schools (currently 21st out of over 700). Its academic proficiency rates are dramatically higher than state averages across every subject. For example, 77.8% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT Reading and Writing (vs. 52.1% statewide), and 56.1% are proficient in SAT Math (vs. 26.5% statewide). The school is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with over 87% of 9th and 10th graders proficient on the PSAT. The graduation rate is an impressive 93.4%, well above the state’s 84.0%, and the dropout rate is just 2.2%.
While the school excels academically, there are a few nuances worth noting. Math proficiency, though more than double the state average, is the relative weak spot compared to ELA. Also, there was a slight year-over-year dip in 11th-grade test scores from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, which could be a cohort effect. A more pressing concern is chronic absenteeism: despite high graduation rates, 20.2% of students are chronically absent—higher than the district’s overall rate of 16.8%. This suggests that while attending students thrive, a notable subset is missing significant school time. Financially, the school invests $14,684 per student with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio, supporting its top-tier outcomes. Overall, Okemos High School offers exceptional academic preparation, though families should be aware of the absenteeism trend and the slight math gap relative to its stellar ELA performance.
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