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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
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Students at Lapeer High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 42% recently.
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lapeer High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,824/100K
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Thumb Correctional FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 4 | 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.
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%
- Phone
- (810) 667-2418
- 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
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