Lanse Area School serves 557 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Lanse Area 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 31% (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 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lanse Area School's student population of 557 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lanse Area 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 Lanse Area School is 0.52, 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
#1860 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanse Area School's ranking?
Lanse Area School is ranked #1860 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanse Area School?
The graduation rate of Lanse Area School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lanse Area School?
557 students attend Lanse Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lanse Area School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanse Area School?
Lanse Area School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lanse Area School offer ?
Lanse Area School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanse Area School part of?
Lanse Area School is part of L'anse Area Schools School District.
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