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#1073 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 34% in state

Lasalle High School

High School · St. Ignace Area Schools · Saint Ignace, MI

A St. Ignace Area Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

W443 PORTAGE ST, Saint Ignace, MI 49781

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2021)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation15.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$16,443
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Lasalle High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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

61.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lasalle 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average635/100K

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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

$62,883

Median home value

$150,000

Median rent

$707/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49781; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Ignace Juvenile Detention FacilityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–121.9 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St. Ignace Area Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lasalle High School is listed in St. Ignace Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lasalle High School

Lasalle High School is a public high school in Saint Ignace, MI, part of St. Ignace Area Schools, serving approximately 161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 3,192 schools in MI.

State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lasalle High School

What grades does Lasalle High School serve?

Lasalle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lasalle High School?

Lasalle High School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lasalle High School rank in MI?

Lasalle High School ranks #1,073 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lasalle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lasalle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lasalle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lasalle High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lasalle High School a charter school?

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

Is Lasalle High School a Title I school?

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

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

61.5% of students at Lasalle 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
161
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Mackinac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 49781)
3,943
Area median age
48.2
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 49781; 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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