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Okemos Public Schools

Okemos High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Lansing Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Okemos, MI
  • 205 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Okemos High School is a top rated, public school located in Okemos, MI. It has 1,295 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 75% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.
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    (517) 706-4900
    2800 Jolly Rd
    Okemos, MI 48864

    Okemos High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    83%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    75%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1310
    204 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    134 responses
    AP Enrollment
    26%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Median Household Income
    $74,568
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $912
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $213,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    93%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    Report
    • The diversity assembly
      22%
    • Early release days
      22%
    • Homecoming football game
      15%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • Orchestra German Exchange Program
      9%
    • Spirit Week
      9%
    • Choir lock in
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,295
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    19%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $60,976
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    2.7%
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.29 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.29 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.29 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,639/ year
    National
    $12,239
    87%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.31 responses
    52%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.31 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.31 responses
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    Okemos High School Reviews

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    My boys have attended Okemos public schools for the past eight years and now exude increased confidence and competence in their academic abilities and future educational endeavors. The okemos teachers and staff have always gone above and beyond for my children and I highly recommend this school district. They have a rigorous curriculum and such a positive, diverse, and supportive school culture. I am so happy that we made the decision to move to Okemos!
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    I really enjoyed my time at Okemos High School! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. There was always something happening and I felt that people really were engaged in life at the school. Almost of the all teachers I had you could tell they really were passionate about what they were teaching. Okemos has a lot of APs so that's nice. I took AP US history , AP World History, and AP government and ended up with 11 credits of AP towards college!
    The teachers at this school, for the most part, are phenomenal. They truly care about the students and force their students to at least learn something (except the English department, they need some help except for two teachers). However, the administration does an awful job of keeping school morale high, especially with an athletic director who only cares if you're basketball, football, or winning. Some students, including myself, feel like they're trapped inside a prison, especially with bare walls maintained by the principal's policy of no posters in the hallway. Everyone raves over the school because of how good at is, but it's only good if you're smart, rich, or popular to be honest.