Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Lakeshore High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeshore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lakeshore High School's student population of 856 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakeshore High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeshore High School is 0.35, 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
#293 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeshore High School's ranking?
Lakeshore High School is ranked #293 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lakeshore High School often compared to?
Lakeshore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeshore High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeshore High School is 92%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lakeshore High School?
856 students attend Lakeshore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lakeshore High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeshore High School?
Lakeshore High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeshore High School offer ?
Lakeshore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakeshore High School part of?
Lakeshore High School is part of Lakeshore School District (Berrien).
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