Excellent
#168 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Spring Lake High School
High School · Spring Lake Public Schools · Spring Lake, MI
A high school in Spring Lake, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16140 148TH AVE, Spring Lake, MI 49456
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2021)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spring Lake High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 72% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 77% (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
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spring Lake 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 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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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
$85,807
Median home value
$294,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Grand Haven Cyber SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Career Development SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 91 | 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.
Spring Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Lake High School is listed in Spring Lake Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Lake High School
Spring Lake High School is a public high school in Spring Lake, MI, part of Spring Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 793 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Lake High School
What grades does Spring Lake High School serve?
Spring Lake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Spring Lake High School?
Spring Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 793 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Lake High School rank in MI?
Spring Lake High School ranks #168 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Spring Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Spring Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Lake High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Spring Lake High School a charter school?
No, Spring Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Spring Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Lake High School?
14.4% of students at Spring Lake 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
- 793
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (616) 846-5501
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 49456)
- 19,972
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 49456; 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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