Serving 964 students in grades 9-12, Lapeer West Senior 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 was 32% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
964 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)63%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lapeer West Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lapeer West Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lapeer West Senior High School?
964 students attend Lapeer West Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lapeer West Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lapeer West Senior High School?
Lapeer West Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lapeer West Senior High School offer ?
Lapeer West Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lapeer West Senior High School part of?
Lapeer West Senior High School is part of Lapeer Community Schools School District.
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