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#1609 of 3,192 schools in MI

Lapeer High School

High School · Lapeer Community Schools · Lapeer, MI

A Lapeer Community Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

933 SOUTH SAGINAW ST, Lapeer, MI 48446

  • Math 29% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation27.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$13,991
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at Lapeer High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency29%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
24%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
1%
ELA
1%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lapeer 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,824/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lapeer), 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

$66,382

Median home value

$206,300

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
27.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center for InnovationEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–122.4 mi198Compare →
Thumb Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.4 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lapeer Community Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$13,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lapeer High School is listed in Lapeer Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lapeer High School

Lapeer High School is a public high school in Lapeer, MI, part of Lapeer Community Schools, serving approximately 1,118 students in grades 10th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,609 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lapeer High School

What grades does Lapeer High School serve?

Lapeer High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Lapeer High School?

Lapeer High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lapeer High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lapeer High School is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lapeer High School rank in MI?

Lapeer High School ranks #1,609 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lapeer High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lapeer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Lapeer High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lapeer High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lapeer High School a charter school?

No, Lapeer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lapeer High School a Title I school?

No, Lapeer High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lapeer High School?

40.4% of students at Lapeer 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
10th – 12th
Enrollment
1,118
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lapeer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 48446)
30,807
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
42.8
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 48446; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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