Laker High School

6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Laker High School serves 282 students in grades 9-12.
Laker High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50% in MI)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Laker High School's student population of 282 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Laker High School is ranked within the top 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 Laker High School is 0.11, 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
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
94%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.11
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laker High School's ranking?
Laker High School is ranked #1186 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Laker High School often compared to?
Laker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bad Axe 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 36% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laker High School?
The graduation rate of Laker High School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 86%.
How many students attend Laker High School?
282 students attend Laker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Laker High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laker High School?
Laker High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laker High School offer ?
Laker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laker High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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