Serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12, 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 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High School's student population of 1,246 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 High School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
68%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School's ranking?
High School is ranked #1669 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are High School often compared to?
High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School?
The graduation rate of High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend High School?
1,246 students attend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School?
High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does High School offer ?
High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High School part of?
High School is part of L'anse Creuse School District.
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