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Lee High School

High School · Godfrey-lee Public Schools · Wyoming, MI

A Godfrey-lee Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1335 Lee St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 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-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$15,678
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Lee High School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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

90.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lee 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,623/100K

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

$64,981

Median home value

$183,400

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Lee CampusEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.5 mi107Compare →
The Potters HousePrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–120.8 mi596Compare →
Wyoming High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.5 mi1,283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Godfrey-lee Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$15,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lee High School is listed in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lee High School

Lee High School is a public high school in Wyoming, MI, part of Godfrey-lee Public Schools, serving approximately 508 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,838 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lee High School

What grades does Lee High School serve?

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

How many students attend Lee High School?

Lee High School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lee High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lee High School rank in MI?

Lee High School ranks #1,838 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lee High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lee High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Lee High School a charter school?

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

Is Lee High School a Title I school?

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

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

90.7% of students at Lee 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
508
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49509)
28,133
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
33.5
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 49509; 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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