Southfield-lathrup High School (Closed 2023)

19301 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 880 students in grades 8-12, Southfield-lathrup High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
880 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(15-16)
10-14%
38%
(15-16)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
1%
7%
Black
(15-16)
96%
18%
White
(15-16)
3%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
n/a
(15-16)
97%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southfield-lathrup High School?
The graduation rate of Southfield-lathrup High School is 97%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Southfield-lathrup High School?
880 students attend Southfield-lathrup High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southfield-lathrup High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southfield-lathrup High School?
Southfield-lathrup High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southfield-lathrup High School offer ?
Southfield-lathrup High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Southfield-lathrup High School part of?
Southfield-lathrup High School is part of Southfield Public School District.

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