Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lanse Area 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 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lanse Area School's student population of 513 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lanse Area 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 Lanse Area School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1928 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
63%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanse Area School's ranking?
Lanse Area School is ranked #1928 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lanse Area School often compared to?
Lanse Area Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baraga School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanse Area School?
The graduation rate of Lanse Area School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lanse Area School?
513 students attend Lanse Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lanse Area School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanse Area School?
Lanse Area School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lanse Area School offer ?
Lanse Area School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lanse Area School part of?
Lanse Area School is part of L'anse Area Schools School District.
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