Laker High School

6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 296 students in grades 9-12, Laker High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Laker High School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Laker High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laker High School is 0.13, 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)
#1357 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laker High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laker 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.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laker 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.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Laker 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
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Laker High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Laker High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Laker High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laker High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laker High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laker 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laker High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laker High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Laker High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Laker 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
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laker 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 Laker 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 Laker High School's ranking?
Laker High School is ranked #1357 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Laker High School often compared to?
Laker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bad Axe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laker High School?
The graduation rate of Laker High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Laker High School?
296 students attend Laker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Laker High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laker High School?
Laker High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Laker High School offer ?
Laker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laker High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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