For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,142 students in Lake City Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lake City Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,469 Schools
# Students
1,142 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
82,986 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake City Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,287 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,769 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,287
$18,606
Spending / Student
$13,769
$17,784
Best Lake City Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake City Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5534 W Davis Rd
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lake City Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lake City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake City Area School District?
Lake City Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,142 students.
What is the rank of Lake City Area School District?
Lake City Area School District is ranked #363 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City Area School District?
91% of Lake City Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake City Area School District?
Lake City Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lake City Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,769 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Recent Articles
How to Read a School Improvement Plan Before Choosing a School
Learn how to read a school improvement plan, identify meaningful goals, and evaluate whether a school's improvement efforts align with your child's educational needs.
Should You Move for a Better Public School? A Cost vs. Benefit Analysis
Considering a move to a better public school? Explore the financial, academic, and lifestyle tradeoffs before making one of your family's biggest decisions.
When a Higher-Rated School Isn't the Better Fit
Discover why the highest-rated public school may not always be the best choice and learn how to evaluate schools based on your child's unique needs.
