Oakland Early College is a five-year early college high school serving students throughout Oakland County, Michigan. It represents a partnership between the West Bloomfield School District and Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge campus. Newsweek's annual ranking of public schools in America ranked OEC as #159.
Serving 177 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 30:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Oakland Early College's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
177 students attend Oakland Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Oakland Early College students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Early College?
Oakland Early College has a student ration of 30:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland Early College part of?
Oakland Early College is part of West Bloomfield School District.
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