Lake Orion Community High School

Lake Orion Community High School is a large public high school in Lake Orion, MI, serving approximately 2,035 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Lake Orion Community Schools district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 88th percentile statewide.

This school truly shines when it comes to keeping students on track. With a graduation rate of 97%—compared to the state average of 84%—and a dropout rate of just 0.6% (versus 7.1% statewide), your child is far more likely to finish high school here than at most Michigan schools. Academically, students consistently outperform state averages in every subject. For example, 68.9% are proficient in SAT Reading/Writing versus 52.1% statewide, and math proficiency (36.9%) also tops the state (26.5%). Chronic absenteeism is another strength at 15.6%, nearly half the state's 27.9%, meaning your student is more likely to be in class and engaged. The school also supports specific groups well—English Language Learners rank in the 79th percentile and African American students in the 76th. However, special education students rank in only the 27th percentile, a decline worth asking about if your child receives services.

Compared to nearby Oxford High School, Lake Orion leads in nearly every metric, including a 36.9% vs. 26.9% SAT math proficiency and a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (15.6% vs. 29.1%). The contrast with Pontiac High School is stark—Pontiac's graduation rate is 66.3% and its dropout rate is 31.4%, despite spending nearly double per student. While Rochester Adams High School (just 4.5 miles away) posts higher test scores, Lake Orion actually has a better chronic absenteeism rate (15.6% vs. 20.3%) and a comparable graduation rate. For a large comprehensive high school, Lake Orion delivers strong, consistent results with efficient spending—a solid choice for most families.