Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Lake City 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake City High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lake City, MI, encompassing approximately 266.2 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 21.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake City High School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lake City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake City High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2018 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake City High School's ranking?
Lake City High School is ranked #2018 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lake City High School often compared to?
Lake City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcbain 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake City High School?
The graduation rate of Lake City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Lake City High School?
369 students attend Lake City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lake City High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake City High School?
Lake City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake City High School offer ?
Lake City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake City High School part of?
Lake City High School is part of Lake City Area School District.
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