Very Good
#665 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 21% in state
Lamphere High School
High School · Lamphere Public Schools · Madison Heights, MI
A high school in Madison Heights, MI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
610 WEST 13 MILE RD, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lamphere High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (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
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lamphere High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,726
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Foley Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Lamphere CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Churchill Community Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 93 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lamphere Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lamphere High School is listed in Lamphere Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lamphere High School
Lamphere High School is a public high school in Madison Heights, MI, part of Lamphere Public Schools, serving approximately 750 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamphere High School
What grades does Lamphere High School serve?
Lamphere High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lamphere High School?
Lamphere High School has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamphere High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamphere High School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lamphere High School rank in MI?
Lamphere High School ranks #665 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lamphere High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamphere 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 Lamphere High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamphere High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lamphere High School a charter school?
No, Lamphere High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lamphere High School a Title I school?
No, Lamphere High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamphere High School?
53.3% of students at Lamphere 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
- 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (248) 589-3943
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48071)
- 28,411
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48071; 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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