Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)

28850 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-1249
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,061 students in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb). This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High Schools in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Public High School in Lake Shore Public School (Macomb) have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Shore High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
3,227 Students
534,562 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
30,578 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb), which is ranked within the bottom 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 74% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#458 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
35%
40%
45%
26%
38%
74%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
15%
17%
% White
72%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,457 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,522
$18,512
Spending / Student
$14,457
$17,694

Best Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22980 E 13 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
North Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23340 Elmira St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,227 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 74% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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