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4 schools in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

Michigan · 1,844 students · 2 cities

Parents inside West Branch-Rose City Area Schools pick from 4 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 1,844 students (an average school size of 461).

7-year change in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,844
-221 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 97%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Ogemaw Heights High SchoolWest BranchHigh09-12592
Surline Middle SchoolWest BranchMiddle05-08580
Surline Elementary SchoolWest BranchElementaryPK-04569
Rose City SchoolRose CityElementaryPK-06103

About West Branch-Rose City Area Schools

Across 4 schools, West Branch-Rose City Area Schools educates about 1,844 students in Michigan. By footprint it is a sparse district.

On the level-by-level breakdown, West Branch-Rose City Area Schools spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, West Branch-Rose City Area Schools runs about 461 students per campus, 14% higher than the state mean of roughly 406.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,844 students, contracted 11% from the 2,065 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 97% to 92%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for West Branch-Rose City Area Schools discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does West Branch-Rose City Area Schools run?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,844 students in Michigan.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools?
Ogemaw Heights High School is the largest public school in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools by enrollment, with approximately 592 students.
What grade levels does West Branch-Rose City Area Schools serve?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.
What cities does West Branch-Rose City Area Schools serve?
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools operates schools in West Branch, Rose City across Michigan.