Very Good
#649 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Bear Lake High School
High School · Bear Lake Schools · Bear Lake, MI
A high school in Bear Lake, MI serving grades 7th – 12th.
7748 CODY ST, Bear Lake, MI 49614
- Math 30% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bear Lake High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bear Lake High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average353/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,389
Median home value
$203,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
95.4%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onekama Consolidated SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bear Lake Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear Lake High School is listed in Bear Lake Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Lake High School
Bear Lake High School is a public high school in Bear Lake, MI, part of Bear Lake Schools, serving approximately 118 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Lake High School
What grades does Bear Lake High School serve?
Bear Lake High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Bear Lake High School?
Bear Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Lake High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Lake High School rank in MI?
Bear Lake High School ranks #649 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bear Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bear Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Lake High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bear Lake High School a charter school?
No, Bear Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Bear Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Lake High School?
59.3% of students at Bear Lake High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 118
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Manistee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (231) 864-3133
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 49614)
- 2,903
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49614; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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