Tri County Educational Center

Public 9-12

21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220-4200

(248) 586-8885

District: Ferndale Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,281

Student/teacher ratio: 32.3

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.6%

White:

5.6%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tri County Educational Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tri County Educational Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.6%), White (5.6%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri County Educational Center is 32.3, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Ferndale Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Tri County Educational Center employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri County Educational Center is $7,281. 2 high schools in the Ferndale Public Schools District spend more per student.

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Rank History for Tri County Educational Center

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Rank History for all students at Tri County Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	10.93	757^th	832	9.0%
2016	6.39	769^th	852	9.7%
2017	5.42	758^th	835	9.2%
2018	3.84	799^th	824	3.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tri County Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.53	719^th	755	4.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Tri County Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.35	653^rd	710	8.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Tri County Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.01	703^rd	707	0.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Tri County Educational Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.18	240^th	254	5.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tri County Educational Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	22	734	1	0	1	0	3	761
2014	22	506	2	2	3	1	18	554
2015	16	313	0	2	2	0	10	343
2016	29	319	1	3	1	0	12	365
2017	35	310	0	8	0	0	10	363
2018	30	292	2	4	0	0	9	337
2019	31	287	0	2	1	0	7	328
2020	29	319	2	4	0	0	6	360
2021	22	300	0	6	0	0	5	333
2022	23	323	1	6	0	1	9	363
2023	27	307	0	4	0	0	8	346
2024	21	338	0	3	0	0	11	373

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tri County Educational Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	761	18.0	42.2	62.7
2014	554	17.0	32.4	73.3
2015	343	8.0	42.8	84
2016	365	6.0	60.8	61.1
2017	363	6.0	60.5	77.1
2018	337	8.6	38.9	70.6
2019	328	9.4	34.7	70.7
2020	360	6.4	55.5	72.8
2021	333	6.4	51.3	82.6
2022	363	8.9	40.5	85.4
2023	346	11.5	29.9	87
2024	373	11.5	32.3	85.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tri County Educational Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	761	18.0	42.2	62.7
2014	554	17.0	32.4	73.3
2015	343	8.0	42.8	84
2016	365	6.0	60.8	61.1
2017	363	6.0	60.5	77.1
2018	337	8.6	38.9	70.6
2019	328	9.4	34.7	70.7
2020	360	6.4	55.5	72.8
2021	333	6.4	51.3	82.6
2022	363	8.9	40.5	85.4
2023	346	11.5	29.9	87
2024	373	11.5	32.3	85.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri County Educational Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$734 (13.3%)	$4,798 (86.7%)	$5,533
2020	$705 (11.6%)	$5,347 (88.4%)	$6,052
2021	$1,124 (15.0%)	$6,370 (85.0%)	$7,494
2022	$1,221 (17.1%)	$5,926 (82.9%)	$7,147
2023	$1,130 (15.5%)	$6,151 (84.5%)	$7,281

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri County Educational Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Tri County Educational Center)	17.1	15.6	1.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Ferndale Public Schools)	28.3	30.4	2.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	328	346	5.5%
African American	287	307	7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	31	27	12.9%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.7%	87%	16.3%

Schools Near Tri County Educational Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tri County Educational Center	Public	9-12	21131 Garden Ln	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 586-8885	373	12	32.3	85.3%	21 (5.6%)	338 (90.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)								(n/a)					$7,281	$1,130	$6,151
Ferndale High School	Public	9-12	881 Pinecrest Dr	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 548-8622	734	38	19.5	58.4%	195 (26.6%)	452 (61.6%)	24 (3.3%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.9%)	21.9	583^rd of 743 public high schools	21.5%		32.4	498^th of 735 public high schools	32.2%	85	33.9	14.9	22.9	21.8	$15,768	$1,208	$14,561
Casa	Public	9-12	23561 Rosewood St	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 691-8502	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oak Park High School	Public	9-12	13701 Oak Park Blvd	Oak Park	48237	Oakland County	Oak Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 336-7740	873	45	19.5	78.2%	17 (1.9%)	825 (94.5%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	4.8	721^st of 743 public high schools	3.0%		6.3	695^th of 735 public high schools	5.4%	26	14.1		6.8	9.6	$16,578	$2,020	$14,558
University High School	Public	9-12	2521 Bermuda St	Ferndale	48220	Oakland County	Ferndale Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 586-8846	494	22	22.4	86.6%	3 (0.6%)	473 (95.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	5.9	708^th of 743 public high schools	4.7%		3.8	722^nd of 735 public high schools	1.8%	14	14.0		13.2	6.6	$11,601	$1,145	$10,456
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	15000 Trojan St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Jalen Rose Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 397-3333	421	13	31.6	99.8%	0 (0.0%)	420 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8	684^th of 743 public high schools	7.9%					(n/a)	21.8		8.0	13.8	$13,535	$3,925	$9,611
Mumford High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	17525 Wyoming St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 416-7064	852	42	20.3	85.4%	1 (0.1%)	835 (98.0%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	3.6	735^th of 743 public high schools	1.1%		3.4	726^th of 735 public high schools	1.2%	9	9.4		5.4	7.7	$20,293	$6,923	$13,369
LincolnKing Adams Young School Grove Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	13436 Grove St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 862-2352	505	20	25.2	94.1%	0 (0.0%)	500 (99.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3.3	736^th of 743 public high schools	0.9%		5.2	709^th of 735 public high schools	3.5%	27	7.3		3.5	8.8	$00	$00	$00
Randolph Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	17101 Hubbell St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 494-7100	11	10	1.1	72.7%	2 (18.2%)	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School	Public	9-12	24131 S Chrysler Dr	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(248) 658-5200	316	2	157.2	85.4%	296 (93.7%)	18 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$14,659	$1,475	$13,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Tri County Educational Center

What district is Tri County Educational Center in?

Ferndale Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Tri County Educational Center?

Students at Tri County Educational Center are 91% African American, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Tri County Educational Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Tri County Educational Center.

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