Bear Lake High School

7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 127 students in grades 7-12, Bear Lake 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bear Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Bear Lake High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Bear Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lake High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1783 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bear Lake High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bear Lake High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bear Lake High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
80%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bear Lake High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Bear Lake High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bear Lake High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bear Lake High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Lake High School's ranking?
Bear Lake High School is ranked #1783 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bear Lake High School often compared to?
Bear Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Onekama Consolidated Schools, Manistee Middle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bear Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Bear Lake High School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bear Lake High School?
127 students attend Bear Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bear Lake High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lake High School?
Bear Lake High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lake High School offer ?
Bear Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Lake High School part of?
Bear Lake High School is part of Bear Lake Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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