Very Good
#863 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Inland Lakes Secondary School
High School · Inland Lakes Schools · Indian River, MI
A high school in Indian River, MI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4363 SOUTH STRAITS HWY, Indian River, MI 49749
- Math 18% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 31% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Inland Lakes Secondary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Inland Lakes Secondary 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low159/100K
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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
$66,604
Median home value
$202,600
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cop Esd ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Inland Lakes Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Inland Lakes Secondary School is listed in Inland Lakes Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Inland Lakes Secondary School
Inland Lakes Secondary School is a public high school in Indian River, MI, part of Inland Lakes Schools, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #863 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inland Lakes Secondary School
What grades does Inland Lakes Secondary School serve?
Inland Lakes Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Inland Lakes Secondary School?
Inland Lakes Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inland Lakes Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inland Lakes Secondary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inland Lakes Secondary School rank in MI?
Inland Lakes Secondary School ranks #863 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Inland Lakes Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Inland Lakes Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Inland Lakes Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inland Lakes Secondary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Inland Lakes Secondary School a charter school?
No, Inland Lakes Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inland Lakes Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Inland Lakes Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inland Lakes Secondary School?
64.2% of students at Inland Lakes Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cheboygan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.3%
- Phone
- (231) 238-6868
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49749)
- 4,860
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 56.6
Official sources & links
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 49749; 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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