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#1455 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Lake City High School
High School · Lake City Area School District · Lake City, MI
A Lake City Area School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 900, Lake City, MI 49651
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake City High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 32% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake City 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$61,524
Median home value
$165,100
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lake City Area School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake City High School is listed in Lake City Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake City High School
Lake City High School is a public high school in Lake City, MI, part of Lake City Area School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,455 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake City High School
What grades does Lake City High School serve?
Lake City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake City High School?
Lake City High School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake City High School rank in MI?
Lake City High School ranks #1,455 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lake City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lake City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake City High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lake City High School a charter school?
No, Lake City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake City High School a Title I school?
No, Lake City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake City High School?
67.7% of students at Lake City 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Missaukee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (231) 839-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49651)
- 7,540
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49651; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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