Serving 129 students in grades 7-12, Bear Lake High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bear Lake High School's student population of 129 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lake High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Lake High School's ranking?
Bear Lake High School is ranked #1783 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bear Lake High School often compared to?
Bear Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onekama Consolidated Schools, Manistee Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Bear Lake High School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bear Lake High School?
129 students attend Bear Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bear Lake High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lake High School?
Bear Lake High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lake High School offer ?
Bear Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Lake High School part of?
Bear Lake High School is part of Bear Lake Schools School District.
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