Orchard View High School

www.orchardview.org

543 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Orchard View High School, located in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Orchard View Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development, utilizing its location to connect learners with local resources and opportunities. Through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and diverse elective pathways, Orchard View High School encourages students to explore their interests while developing critical thinking and leadership skills. As part of a close-knit district, the high school remains dedicated to the success of every student, promoting a culture of academic growth and personal responsibility.

543

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard View High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	55
Black	151
Asian	4
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
277 (51.0%)
Black
151 (27.8%)
Hispanic
55 (10.1%)
Two or More
54 (9.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Orchard View Schools
Phone:	(231)760-1400
Website:	http://www.orchardview.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 147

Grade 10 126

Grade 11 136

Grade 12 134