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Oakland Early College

Public Grades 9-12

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 99% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Oakland Early College is a small, highly selective public high school in Farmington Hills, MI, serving just 179 students in grades 9-12 through the West Bloomfield School District. This school is an academic powerhouse, ranked #5 out of 800 high schools in Michigan—placing it in the 99th percentile. To put that in perspective, its own district's comprehensive high school, West Bloomfield High School, ranks #300, and the highest-ranked nearby traditional school, Stevenson High School, sits at #65. The school's mission is clear: rigorous college preparation with exceptional results.

Academically, Oakland Early College posts staggering proficiency rates that more than double state averages. In math (SAT), 62.2% of students are proficient versus 26.5% statewide; in science, 62.2% versus 35.2%; and in social studies, 82.2% versus 43.2%. Even 9th graders taking the PSAT score 75% proficient in math, compared to 33.5% statewide. The school also maintains a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. Notably, this high achievement is consistent across student subgroups, with top-5 state rankings for female, White, and African American students in recent years. The school achieves these results while spending less per student ($15,135) than nearby North Farmington High School ($19,027) or West Bloomfield High School ($17,793), pointing to an efficient model that leverages college partnerships.

One surprising data point is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 59.6%—nearly double the district rate. This seems contradictory given the perfect graduation rate, but it's almost certainly a byproduct of the "early college" model: students spend significant time taking college courses off-campus, which may not be counted in traditional attendance metrics. Parents should also know that rankings fluctuate year-to-year due to the small student body—the school dropped to #165 in 2024-2025 before rebounding to #5—so its "true" quality is likely that of a top-50 school. With about 25% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, this is a school that delivers elite results for motivated, independent learners seeking a head start on college.

179

Students ?

27.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,135

Per pupil spending ?

25.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

27055 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4556

(248) 522-3540

District: West Bloomfield School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.9%

African American:

20.1%

Asian:

12.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (70% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Michigan high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (60% vs 28% Michigan)

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

!Large classes — about 27 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg46%

Michigan avg43%

5^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the West Bloomfield School District

143^rd of 625West Bloomfield School District 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	98.3	5 of 800	99.4%	★★★★★
2025	73.7	165 of 739	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	97.1	15 of 743	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.6	27 of 735	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	86.5	72 of 531	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.7	122 of 561	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	95.1	25 of 666	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	97.1	11 of 824	98.7%	★★★★★
2017	90.9	48 of 835	94.3%	★★★★★
2016	96.4	14 of 852	98.4%	★★★★★
2015	78.6	152 of 832	81.7%	★★★★☆
2014	89.2	59 of 799	92.6%	★★★★★
2013	89.5	64 of 805	92.0%	★★★★★
2012	73.7	190 of 773	75.4%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	198 of 765	74.1%	★★★★☆
2009	70.7	259 of 754	65.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	99.1	5 of 188	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.0	12 of 147	91.8%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	11 of 254	95.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	98.4	4 of 686	99.4%	★★★★★
2025	71.2	145 of 629	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	97.2	13 of 619	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	78.2	92 of 611	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.7	126 of 416	69.7%	★★★★☆
2021	30.4	341 of 462	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	91.3	39 of 554	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	97.2	6 of 710	99.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	56.0	259 of 635	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.0	62 of 693	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	61.3	226 of 628	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	92.5	37 of 633	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	99.1	4 of 611	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	93.1	28 of 472	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	16 of 543	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	90.0	53 of 707	92.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	98.3	6 of 671	99.1%	★★★★★
2025	59.2	226 of 639	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	98.3	11 of 638	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.7	18 of 647	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	68.7	117 of 516	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	97.8	11 of 582	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	97.3	8 of 708	98.9%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)99th percentile~ school

African American (2024)97th percentile~ school

Male (2026)91st percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)59th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies82%+39 vs state

Mathematics73%+40 vs state

Science62%+27 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, August 30, 2019

OEC has everything we were searching for, a place where students are being prepared for the world around them, truly student centered, and all employees set students up for success. No rhetoric or invisible politics like most traditional public schools...they actually deliver on who they say they are. The teachers, staff, and head of school could easily provide training to others schools and model how to build genuine relationships with all students, expect excellence, and create a supportive and collaborative environment. They provide rigor via college courses, excellent classroom instruction by high school teachers, and balance integrity, passion, exploration, and innovation via clubs, Town Halls, Community Time, access to sports and other activities at the West Bloomfield High School, and community engagement opportunities. The school culture is absolutely amazing! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 23, 2015

They're selective, wonderful program, college prep curriculum and can earn an Associates Degree for free from Oakland Community College with an extra 1 year of school. Close Quote

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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 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 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oakland Early College	Public	9-12	27055 Orchard Lake Rd	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 522-3540	179	7	27.4	25.1%	109 (60.9%)	36 (20.1%)	5 (2.8%)	23 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	98.3	5^th of 800 public high schools	99.4%		73.7	165^th of 739 public high schools	77.7%	160	533.8	543.0	75.0	70.4	574.4	62.2	62.2	82.2	$15,135	$531	$14,603
Farmington Central High School	Public	9-12	30175 Highmeadow Rd	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 489-3827	126	18	7.1	55.6%	53 (42.1%)	57 (45.2%)	5 (4.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	12.3	685^th of 800 public high schools	14.4%					(n/a)		23.1		343.1	21.9	364.7	18.8	18.8	$43,773	$1,867	$41,906
North Farmington High School	Public	9-12	32900 W 13 Mile Rd	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 785-2005	1,157	72	16.0	25.0%	537 (46.4%)	379 (32.8%)	55 (4.8%)	117 (10.1%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	62 (5.4%)	57.8	279^th of 800 public high schools	65.1%		75.1	153^rd of 739 public high schools	79.3%	126	67.0	60.7	36.0	31.2	57.6	25.3	37.7	33.1	$19,027	$644	$18,383
Farmington High School	Public	9-12	32000 Shiawassee Rd	Farmington	48336	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 489-3455	1,470	91	16.1	25.0%	680 (46.3%)	409 (27.8%)	84 (5.7%)	222 (15.1%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (4.6%)	79.6	118^th of 800 public high schools	85.3%		66.7	212^th of 739 public high schools	71.3%	94	72.6	71.4	45.3	39.9	67.8	40.5	47.2	52.0	$16,853	$564	$16,289
Visions Unlimited	Public	12	30415 Shiawassee Rd	Farmington Hills	48336	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 489-3833	48	11	4.4	41.7%	23 (47.9%)	16 (33.3%)	2 (4.2%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.3%)								(n/a)									$88,252	$2,637	$85,614
Oakland FlexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	23801 Industrial Park Dr	Farmington Hills	48335	Oakland County	Oakland FlexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 426-8530	162	12	13.3	51.9%	114 (70.4%)	35 (21.6%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	47	394^th of 800 public high schools	50.8%		39.3	451^st of 739 public high schools	39.0%	57	47.6	48.3	363.3	379.3	45.5	18.2	41.9	43.8	$11,587	$1,396	$10,191
Clarenceville High School	Public	9-12	20155 Middlebelt Rd	Livonia	48152	Wayne County	Clarenceville School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 919-0408	562	36	15.6	56.9%	215 (38.3%)	258 (45.9%)	29 (5.2%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.8%)	25	573^rd of 800 public high schools	28.4%		14.4	629^th of 739 public high schools	14.9%	56	40.8	47.2	7.7	10.2	38.5	400.3	20.3	36.4	$14,733	$1,452	$13,281
Career Preparation	Public	9-12	41500 Gardenbrook Rd	Novi	48375	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 449-1717	26	1	26.0	46.2%	15 (57.7%)	8 (30.8%)	2 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)									$6,555	$644	$5,910
West Bloomfield High School	Public	9-12	4925 Orchard Lake Rd	West Bloomfield	48323	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 865-6720	1,434	92	15.5	28.2%	548 (38.2%)	655 (45.7%)	89 (6.2%)	71 (5.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (4.7%)	56.3	300^th of 800 public high schools	62.5%		64.3	232^nd of 739 public high schools	68.6%	68	68.2	60.5	29.5	26.0	56.5	24.3	36.0	42.9	$17,793	$1,285	$16,509
The Laker Opportunity Center	Public	9-12	4925 Orchard Lake Rd	West Bloomfield	48323	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 865-6441	61	1	79.2	57.4%	22 (36.1%)	35 (57.4%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)								(n/a)									$9,506	$480	$9,026

Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland Early College

What district is Oakland Early College in?

West Bloomfield School District

Is Oakland Early College a good school?

Yes! Oakland Early College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 800 Michigan high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Oakland Early College?

Students at Oakland Early College are 61% White, 20% African American, 13% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Oakland Early College?

In the 2024-25 school year, 179 students attended Oakland Early College.

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