Spring Lake High School is located in Spring Lake, Michigan, in the United States, in the Spring Lake Public School District, serving grades 9-12.
Serving 793 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 34%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% 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 793 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Lake High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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
96%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
50%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Lake High School's ranking?
Spring Lake High School is ranked #129 out of 3,069 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 34% 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 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Spring Lake High School?
793 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 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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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