Enrollment
369
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake City, MI
Lake City High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262061007749
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake City High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake City High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake City, MI.
School address
District: Lake City Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262061007749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake City High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake City High School
Lake City High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Lake City, Michigan, enrolling 369 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 635 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #379.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 176 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 369 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lake City Area School District also operates Lake City Elementary School (508 students) and Lake City Middle School (265 students) alongside Lake City High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake City High School compares
Lake City High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,283
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Lake City High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake City Area School District, which includes Lake City High School.
$12,283
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 52.8%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lake City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake City High School
How many students attend Lake City High School?
Lake City High School has 369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake City High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake City High School?
61.5% of students at Lake City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake City High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake City High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Lake City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake City High School?
Lake City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake City High School rank among public schools in Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake City High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake City on the city page.
Is Lake City High School a good school?
Lake City High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lake City Area School District?
Besides Lake City High School, Lake City Area School District also operates Lake City Elementary School (508 students) and Lake City Middle School (265 students). See the Lake City Area School District district page for the complete list.
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