- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lake City High School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262061007749 · Lake City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 16:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City Elementary School (508 students)
Lake City High School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City Elem
Lake City Elementary School
508 students
- This school
Lake City High School
369 students
- Lake City Midd
Lake City Middle School
265 students
What this shows Lake City High School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake City High School compares
Lake City High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Lake City Area School District reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.