South Lake High School
Tel:
(586)435-1401
- South Lake High School serves 566 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
South Lake High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Lake High School's student population of 566 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 566 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Lake High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Lake High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2061 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 55% | 18% |
| White | 36% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Lake s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Lake High School is Grosse Pointe North High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is South Lake Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Clair Shores South Lake Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 354 students
0.6 miles
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586)435-1300 0.6 6-8 354 - Saint Clair Shores Elmwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 348 students
0.7 miles
22700 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586)435-1100 0.7 K-5 348 - Saint Clair Shores Harmon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 370 students
0.9 miles
24800 Harmon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586)445-4184 0.9 K-5 370 - Saint Clair Shores Avalon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 268 students
1.0 miles
20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586)435-1000 1.0 K-5 268 - Saint Clair Shores Princeton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 581 students
1.3 miles
20300 Statler St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586)445-4190 1.3 K-5 581
School Reviews
| 5 Love working at SLHS, the students are the best I have worked with in 30 years! - Posted by Teacher - Chef |
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