New Buffalo Senior High School vs. Lakeshore High School
Should I attend New Buffalo Senior High School or Lakeshore High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Buffalo Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Lakeshore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, New Buffalo Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 872 students in grades 9-12, Lakeshore High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
185 students
872 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#421 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
75%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
57
224
Grade 10 Students
42
219
Grade 11 Students
49
203
Grade 12 Students
37
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
83%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%