Total enrollment
1,869
-154 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in West Branch
Michigan · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in West Branch reaches 1,869 students across 4 schools, with a level mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in West Branch
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County | High | 06-12 | 128 |
| Ogemaw Heights High School | High | 09-12 | 592 |
| Surline Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 569 |
| Surline Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 580 |
About West Branch
Public education in West Branch, Michigan runs across 4 schools that serves roughly 1,869 students. By footprint, West Branch sits in the sparse bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Schools in West Branch average about 467 students each, 15% noticeably above the Michigan norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 8%: 2,023 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,869 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 96% to 92% over the same window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for West Branch discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.