Spring Lake High School is located in Spring Lake, Michigan, in the United States, in the Spring Lake Public Schools District, serving grades 9-12. It serves most of Spring Lake Township in Ottawa County, except slivers zoned to Grand Haven Area Public Schools and Fruitport Community Schools.
Serving 795 students in grades 9-12, Spring Lake High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Spring Lake High School's student population of 795 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spring Lake High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Lake High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Larry Laker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake High School's ranking?
Spring Lake High School is ranked #132 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Spring Lake High School often compared to?
Spring Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Haven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Spring Lake High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Spring Lake High School?
795 students attend Spring Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Spring Lake High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Lake High School?
Spring Lake High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Spring Lake High School offer ?
Spring Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Lake High School part of?
Spring Lake High School is part of Spring Lake School District.
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