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Lansing Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 10,047 students in Lansing Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lansing Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
30 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
10,047 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
559 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Lansing Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 62% has increased from 54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#617 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Graduation Rate
62%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.55
# American Indian Students
37 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
526 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,075 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
9%
# Black Students
3,831 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
38%
18%
# White Students
2,327 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
23%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,242 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
978
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
841
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
849
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
808
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
737
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
742
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
710
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
727
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
713
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,137
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
696
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
611
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
466
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
32
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,491 is higher than the state median of $14,948. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,308 is higher than the state median of $14,626. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$186 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$184 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,491
$14,948
Spending / Student
$18,308
$14,626
Best Lansing Public School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Everett High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Stabler St
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Grades: 7-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #33.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Grades: 7-12
| 938 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beekman Center
Special Education School
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Wainwright Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1650
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1650
Grades: K-12
| 651 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 West Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Grades: PK-3
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Success At Pleasant View
Alternative School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Grades: PK-3
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
Magnet School
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: n/an/a
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Grades: PK-3
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Grades: PK-3
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Grades: K-8
| 860 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Grades: PK-3
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Center
Vocational School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2800
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Academyfamily Center
Alternative School
1601 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
1215 E Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Grades: 4-6
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pattengill School
Magnet School
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: PK-6
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
Post Oak School
Magnet School
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: PK-3
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
1012 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Grades: PK-3
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1700
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District manages 30 public schools serving 10,047 students.
What is the rank of Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District is ranked #572 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing Public School District?
38% of Lansing Public School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lansing Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,308 is higher than the state median of $14,626. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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