Ogemaw Heights High School

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
960 S M 33
WEST BRANCH, MI 48661
573 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ogemaw Heights High School, located in West Branch, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education facility for the West Branch-Rose City Area School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the community, offering a variety of core curriculum classes, elective courses, and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

In addition to its academic offerings, Ogemaw Heights is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and participation in regional athletics and extracurricular programs. The school focuses on building a supportive climate that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community involvement. By leveraging resources from the West Branch-Rose City Area School District, the high school strives to maintain modern educational standards while serving the unique needs of families living within the Ogemaw County region.
573
Total Students
28.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    545 (95.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
Phone: (989)343-2020
Website: http://www.wbrc.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 313
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 9 145
Grade 10 159
Grade 11 132
Grade 12 137
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County
Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County
Charter School 118 Students
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661 (3.0 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th