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Bear Lake High School

7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614

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Bear Lake High School serves 143 students in grades 7-12.

Bear Lake High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 143 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (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:

School Overview

Bear Lake High School's student population of 143 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

143 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bear Lake High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bear Lake High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#2008 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-29%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-39%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bear Lake High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

19%

Black

n/a

18%

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White

77%

65%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Bear Lake High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥50%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Bear Lake High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

58%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bear Lake Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What schools are Bear Lake High School often compared to?

Bear Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onekama Consolidated Schools 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 36% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bear Lake High School?

The graduation rate of Bear Lake High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 86%.

How many students attend Bear Lake High School?

143 students attend Bear Lake High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Bear Lake High School students are White, 19% 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 24:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 143 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education