Oakland Early College

27055 ORCHARD LAKE RD
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334

www.wbsd.org/oaklandec

179 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oakland Early College (OEC), located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a unique, tuition-free public early college high school program. Housed on the campus of Oakland Community College (OCC), it is designed for students who are ready to pursue a challenging academic path that merges their final years of high school with college-level coursework. Unlike traditional high schools, OEC allows students to earn both their high school diploma and up to 60 transferable college credits—or an associate degree—simultaneously, significantly reducing the time and cost of a post-secondary education.

The program operates on a "middle college" model, emphasizing student autonomy, critical thinking, and preparation for university studies. Students benefit from a smaller, personalized learning environment while gaining full access to college resources, labs, and the broader academic community at OCC. By prioritizing a seamless transition between high school and higher education, Oakland Early College aims to provide students with a competitive edge, fostering the maturity and academic rigor required to succeed in their future career and educational pursuits.

179

Total Students

6.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Early College
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	5
Black	36
Asian	23
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
109 (60.9%)
Black
36 (20.1%)
Asian
23 (12.8%)
Hispanic
5 (2.8%)
Two or More
5 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Bloomfield School District
Phone:	(248)522-3540
Website:	http://www.wbsd.org/oaklandec
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 26

Grade 10 35

Grade 11 41

Grade 12 77