The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)4%
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)9%
5%
Black
(09-10)18%
20%
White
(09-10)69%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
51%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Orchard View Alternative School?
57 students attend Orchard View Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Orchard View Alternative School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Orchard View Alternative School offer ?
Orchard View Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orchard View Alternative School part of?
Orchard View Alternative School is part of Orchard View Schools.
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