Troy College and Career High School, formerly Niles Community High School, is a non-traditional public high school in Troy, Michigan. A part of Troy Public Schools, it is attended by approximately 150 students in and around Troy.
Serving 189 students in grades 6-12, Troy College And Career High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Troy College And Career High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Troy College And Career High School's student population of 189 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Rankings
Troy College And Career High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Troy College And Career High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)75-79%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy College And Career High School's ranking?
Troy College And Career High School is ranked #1413 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Troy College And Career High School often compared to?
Troy College And Career High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arts Academy In The Woods, Oakland Flextech High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Troy College And Career High School?
The graduation rate of Troy College And Career High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Troy College And Career High School?
189 students attend Troy College And Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Troy College And Career High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy College And Career High School?
Troy College And Career High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Troy College And Career High School offer ?
Troy College And Career High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Troy College And Career High School part of?
Troy College And Career High School is part of Troy School District.
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