Southern Lakes Academy (Closed 2009)

2100 W. Thompson Road
Fenton, MI 48430
Southern Lakes Academy serves 132 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
White
94%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
6%
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southern Lakes Academy?
132 students attend Southern Lakes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southern Lakes Academy students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Lakes Academy?
Southern Lakes Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southern Lakes Academy offer ?
Southern Lakes Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Lakes Academy part of?
Southern Lakes Academy is part of Fenton Area Public Schools.

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