Southern Lakes Academy serves 132 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southern Lakes Academy?
132 students attend Southern Lakes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southern Lakes Academy students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Lakes Academy?
Southern Lakes Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southern Lakes Academy offer ?
Southern Lakes Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Lakes Academy part of?
Southern Lakes Academy is part of Fenton Area Public Schools School District.
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