- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263582007784
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Oakland Early College grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 5.9 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 263582007784 · Farmington Hills, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 35.8:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students)
Oakland Early College grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE held 5.9 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakland Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bloomfiel
West Bloomfield High School
1,434 students
- West Bloomfiel
West Bloomfield Middle School
1,008 students
- Scotch Element 556
Scotch Elementary School
556 students
- Sheiko Element 534
Sheiko Elementary School
534 students
- Doherty Elemen 476
Doherty Elementary School
476 students
- This school 179
Oakland Early College
179 students
What this shows Oakland Early College reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Early College compares
Oakland Early College is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,841
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for West Bloomfield School District reports $16,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,008
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~179 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), up 19.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.