Enrollment
260
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, MI
Orchard Center High School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Center High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262415000652
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Center High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Center High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Center High School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI.
School address
District: Monroe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262415000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard Center High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orchard Center High School
Orchard Center High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Michigan, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 86% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 408 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 54/100).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students) and Custer Elementary School (769 students) alongside Orchard Center High School.
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 Orchard Center High School compares
Orchard Center High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.5:1 | ▲ 86% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 63.8%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Orchard Center High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Public Schools, which includes Orchard Center High School.
$12,764
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Orchard Center High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Custer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arborwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Center High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other 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 (~260 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Center High School
How many students attend Orchard Center High School?
Orchard Center High School has 260 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Monroe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Center High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Center High School is 32.5:1, which is 86% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Center High School?
73.6% of students at Orchard Center High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Center High School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Center High School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Monroe, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Center High School?
Orchard Center High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Orchard Center High School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Center High School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Orchard Center High School a good school?
Orchard Center High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Monroe Public Schools?
Besides Orchard Center High School, Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students), Custer Elementary School (769 students), and Monroe Middle School (674 students). See the Monroe Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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