Orchard Center High School

www.monroe.k12.mi.us

292 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Orchard Center High School, located in Monroe, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operating under the umbrella of Monroe Public Schools. It is primarily designed as an alternative education setting, focusing on providing a supportive and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic and personal hurdles to reach their graduation goals.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with the broader district’s standards while tailoring its delivery to meet the unique needs of its student population. Beyond academics, Orchard Center emphasizes personal development, character growth, and credit recovery, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary for post-secondary success. For more specific information on enrollment, current programs, or academic calendars, you can visit their official district page at [http://www.monroe.k12.mi.us](http://www.monroe.k12.mi.us).

292

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

34.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Center High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	28
Black	53
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
192 (65.8 %)
Black
53 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (9.6 %)
Two or More
16 (5.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monroe Public Schools
Phone:	(734)265-3700
Website:	http://www.monroe.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 43

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 90