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Royal Oak High School

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Royal Oak High School ranks 92 nd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 88% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Royal Oak High School is a large, highly-rated public high school in Royal Oak, MI, serving 1,293 students in grades 9-12 within the well-regarded Royal Oak Schools district.

For parents, the headline news is that Royal Oak High School is a strong academic performer. It consistently beats both the state average and its own district in every core subject. For example, in the most recent school year, 70% of students were proficient in reading and writing on the SAT, compared to 52% statewide, and 53% were proficient in science, versus 35% statewide. The school also boasts an exceptional 95.9% graduation rate, far above the state's 84% average, and a dropout rate that is less than a third of the state's. This academic success is paired with a strong commitment to equity, as students from all backgrounds perform well above the state median. In fact, the school has shown remarkable recent progress with its Hispanic students, who jumped from the 21st percentile statewide to the 81st percentile in just two years. When compared to nearby options, Royal Oak is a clear leader. It outperforms Clawson High School in key areas and is in a completely different tier than schools like Madison High School or University High School, which have far lower proficiency rates and graduation rates. Its closest peer, Berkley High School, shows very similar test scores, though Royal Oak has a slightly higher graduation rate.

Despite these strengths, there are two areas parents should know about. First, the school struggles with chronic absenteeism, with 28.7% of students missing significant school time—a rate higher than the state average and its own district's rate. This suggests that while students who are in class perform very well, keeping all students engaged and attending regularly is a challenge. Second, support for special education students appears inconsistent, with performance fluctuating dramatically from year to year. While the school earned a 4-star rating this year (a slight dip from its usual 5 stars), its core academic metrics remain exceptionally high, indicating the ranking change is likely due to external factors rather than a decline in student achievement.

1,293

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,590

Per pupil spending ?

19%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 Lexington Blvd
Royal Oak, MI 48073-2475

(248) 435-8500

District: Royal Oak Schools

Feeder schools for Royal Oak High School:

Elementary:	Addams Elementary and ECC
	Alfred E Upton Elementary School
	Keller Elementary
	Northwood Elementary School
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	Oak Ridge Elementary School
	Oakland Elementary School
Middle:	Royal Oak Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.2%

African American:

11.0%

Two or more races:

7.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (58% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Michigan high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg55%

Michigan avg43%

92^nd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Royal Oak Schools

113^th of 625Royal Oak Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.7	92 of 800	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	84.4	78 of 739	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	80.9	110 of 743	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	89.0	60 of 735	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	71.7	151 of 531	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	90.3	44 of 561	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	86.7	77 of 666	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	93.1	41 of 824	95.0%	★★★★★
2017	90.5	53 of 835	93.7%	★★★★★
2016	88.7	71 of 852	91.7%	★★★★★
2015	91.6	43 of 832	94.8%	★★★★★
2014	89.6	55 of 799	93.1%	★★★★★
2013	90.5	54 of 805	93.3%	★★★★★
2012	82.0	114 of 773	85.3%	★★★★☆
2011	81.4	119 of 784	84.8%	★★★★☆
2010	79.1	142 of 765	81.4%	★★★★☆
2009	83.2	110 of 754	85.4%	★★★★☆
2008	84.4	99 of 750	86.8%	★★★★☆
2007	79.1	134 of 767	82.5%	★★★★☆
2006	79.3	129 of 705	81.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	61.4	72 of 252	71.4%	★★★★☆
2025	84.5	23 of 192	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	27.6	136 of 188	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	75.0	29 of 170	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	86.1	26 of 254	89.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	98 of 686	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	83.4	73 of 629	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	111 of 619	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	89.9	46 of 611	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	76.9	99 of 416	76.2%	★★★★☆
2021	89.2	37 of 462	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	85.4	64 of 554	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	91.5	41 of 710	94.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	50 of 259	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	46.1	106 of 203	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.2	154 of 195	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	69.4	47 of 190	75.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	62.5	209 of 719	70.9%	★★★★☆
2025	52.2	290 of 635	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.5	128 of 654	80.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	98 of 614	84.0%	★★★★☆
2022	49.0	208 of 369	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.9	102 of 417	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.5	127 of 532	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	94.3	20 of 755	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	82.0	87 of 693	87.4%	★★★★☆
2025	78.4	103 of 628	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	110 of 633	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.0	90 of 611	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	56.1	199 of 440	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	85.6	51 of 472	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	82.9	74 of 543	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	91.7	46 of 707	93.5%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	45 of 179	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	66.4	40 of 127	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.0	25 of 105	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	58.4	44 of 110	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	86.7	11 of 93	88.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	95 of 220	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	13.0	121 of 125	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	54.2	51 of 130	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.0	24 of 116	79.3%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	9 of 61	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	52.9	104 of 315	67.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	86.2	67 of 671	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	85.2	72 of 639	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.0	79 of 638	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	91.0	44 of 647	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	74.9	115 of 492	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	90.5	42 of 516	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	89.4	50 of 582	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.6	46 of 708	93.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)90th percentile~ school

Male (2026)87th percentile~ school

Female (2026)86th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)81st percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)75th percentile-14 vs school

African American (2026)71st percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)57th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts74%+15 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing70%+18 vs state

Social Studies63%+20 vs state

Science53%+18 vs state

Mathematics44%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)		M-Step Math (2026)		M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Royal Oak High School	Public	9-12	1500 Lexington Blvd	Royal Oak	48073	Oakland County	Royal Oak Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 435-8500	1,293	93	13.9	19.0%	947 (73.2%)	142 (11.0%)	76 (5.9%)	23 (1.8%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	98 (7.6%)	83.7	92^nd of 800 public high schools	88.5%		84.4	78^th of 739 public high schools	89.4%	14		74.0	73.5		42.2	45.6	70.2	39.1						53.2		62.9	$16,590	$1,195	$15,394
Clawson High School	Public	9-12	101 Phillips Ave	Clawson	48017	Oakland County	Clawson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 655-4200	369	21	17.6	32.8%	268 (72.6%)	46 (12.5%)	30 (8.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	75.2	143^rd of 800 public high schools	82.1%		41.3	435^th of 739 public high schools	41.1%	292		67.5	64.8		35.0	34.1	66.3	37.5						57.8		59.0	$18,938	$2,563	$16,374
Oakland Schools Technical CampusSE	Public	9-12	5055 Delemere Ave	Royal Oak	48073	Oakland County	Oakland Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 288-4020	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Churchill Community Educational Center	Public	9-12	707 Girard Ave	Royal Oak	48073	Oakland County	Royal Oak Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 588-5050	77	8	9.2	57.1%	42 (54.5%)	24 (31.2%)	6 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.5%)	21.7	599^th of 800 public high schools	25.1%		22.9	559^th of 739 public high schools	24.4%	40							28.9	387.9						23.5		26.5	$37,389	$620	$36,768
Berkley High School	Public	7-12	2325 Catalpa Dr	Berkley	48072	Oakland County	Berkley School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 837-8100	1,200	68	17.5	13.3%	877 (73.1%)	206 (17.2%)	45 (3.8%)	25 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.8%)	87	71^st of 800 public high schools	91.1%		83.1	91^st of 739 public high schools	87.7%	20		84.8	81.2		49.6	51.1	74.5	40.8						49.5		54.1	$17,596	$427	$17,169
Lamphere High School	Public	9-12	610 W 13 Mile Rd	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Lamphere Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 589-3943	753	39	19.1	50.2%	506 (67.2%)	108 (14.3%)	45 (6.0%)	29 (3.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.8%)	57.6	282^nd of 800 public high schools	64.8%		51.9	347^th of 739 public high schools	53.0%	65		62.8	68.7		28.2	29.4	47.9	20.6						40.2		53.1	$17,722	$1,551	$16,170
Lamphere Center	Public	5-12	29685 Tawas St	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Lamphere Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 589-3155	29	7	4.1	48.3%	19 (65.5%)	4 (13.8%)	1 (3.4%)	3 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)																	$90,958	$115	$90,842
Troy College and Career High School	Public	6-12	1522 E Big Beaver Rd	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-5156	188	16	11.8	38.8%	111 (59.0%)	30 (16.0%)	16 (8.5%)	16 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.0%)	57	292^nd of 800 public high schools	63.5%		35.8	471^st of 739 public high schools	36.3%	179		65.0	57.6		30.0	18.2	57.9	23.7						43.2		48.6	$15,558	$339	$15,218
Madison High School	Public	8-12	915 E 11 Mile Rd	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Madison District Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 548-1800	255	15	17.1	75.7%	69 (27.1%)	158 (62.0%)	12 (4.7%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	12.8	682^nd of 800 public high schools	14.8%		20.9	577^th of 739 public high schools	21.9%	105		41.3	30.9		6.3	357.9	23.1	9.2						16.9		13.8	$17,798	$1,530	$16,269
Madison Preparatory High School	Public	9-12	915 E 11 Mile Rd	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Madison District Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 543-5465	5	1	6.2		1 (20.0%)	4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$108,840	$1,094	$107,746

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Oak High School

What is the racial makeup of Royal Oak High School?

Students at Royal Oak High School are 73% White, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Royal Oak High School a good school?

Royal Oak High School ranks 92^nd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Royal Oak High School?

Royal Oak High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Addams Elementary and ECC
Elementary : Alfred E Upton Elementary School
Elementary : Keller Elementary
Elementary : Northwood Elementary School
Elementary : Oak Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Oakland Elementary School
Middle : Royal Oak Middle School

What district is Royal Oak High School in?

Royal Oak Schools

How many students attend Royal Oak High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,293 students attended Royal Oak High School.

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