Lake Fenton High School is a high school located in Linden, Michigan. It is the only high school in the Lake Fenton Community Schools school district.
Serving 646 students in grades 9-12, Lake Fenton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Fenton High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Linden, MI, encompassing approximately 25.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 5.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Fenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lake Fenton High School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Fenton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Fenton High School is 0.21, 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
#866 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
89%
63%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Fenton High School's ranking?
Lake Fenton High School is ranked #866 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lake Fenton High School often compared to?
Lake Fenton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fenton Senior High School, Linden High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Fenton High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Fenton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Lake Fenton High School?
646 students attend Lake Fenton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lake Fenton High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Fenton High School?
Lake Fenton High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Fenton High School offer ?
Lake Fenton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Fenton High School part of?
Lake Fenton High School is part of Lake Fenton Community Schools.
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