Enrollment
179
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington Hills, MI
Oakland Early College
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263582007784
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Early College earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Farmington Hills · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Early College has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Early College ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Farmington Hills, MI.
School address
District: West Bloomfield School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263582007784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+105% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland Early College compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland Early College
Oakland Early College is a mid-sized high school in Farmington Hills, Michigan, enrolling 179 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 105% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.3% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 179 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Farmington Hills's high schools, it stands alongside Oakland Flextech High School (162 students): Oakland Early College is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35.8:1 vs 13.5:1).
West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students) and West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students) alongside Oakland Early College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oakland Early College compares
Oakland Early College on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.8:1 | ▲ 105% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 63% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
35.8:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 20.1%
Asian 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Oakland Early College is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bloomfield School District, which includes Oakland Early College.
$14,641
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 48.6%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oakland Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bloomfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheiko Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doherty Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Farmington Hills
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~179 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland Early College
How many students attend Oakland Early College?
Oakland Early College has 179 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Early College is 35.8:1, which is 105% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 128% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland Early College?
20.3% of students at Oakland Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Early College?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Early College is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Early College?
Oakland Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakland Early College rank among public schools in Farmington Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Early College ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Farmington Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Farmington Hills on the city page.
Is Oakland Early College a good school?
Oakland Early College earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Bloomfield School District?
Besides Oakland Early College, West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students), West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students), and Scotch Elementary School (556 students). See the West Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.
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