Enrollment
646
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Linden, MI
Lake Fenton High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Fenton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262067005730
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Fenton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Linden · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Fenton High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Fenton High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Linden, MI.
School address
District: Lake Fenton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262067005730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Fenton High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Fenton High School
Lake Fenton High School is a large high school in Linden, Michigan, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lake Fenton Community Schools also operates West Shore Elementary School (505 students) and Lake Fenton Middle School (444 students) alongside Lake Fenton 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 Fenton High School compares
Lake Fenton 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,951
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Lake Fenton 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 Fenton Community Schools, which includes Lake Fenton High School.
$11,951
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 62.7%
Federal 7.2%
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 Fenton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Shore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Fenton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrey Hill Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Fenton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- 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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Fenton High School
How many students attend Lake Fenton High School?
Lake Fenton High School has 646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Linden, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Fenton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Fenton High School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Fenton High School?
25.9% of students at Lake Fenton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Fenton High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Fenton High School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Linden, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Fenton High School?
Lake Fenton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Fenton High School rank among public schools in Linden?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Fenton High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Linden, 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 Linden on the city page.
Is Lake Fenton High School a good school?
Lake Fenton High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. 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 Fenton Community Schools?
Besides Lake Fenton High School, Lake Fenton Community Schools also operates West Shore Elementary School (505 students), Lake Fenton Middle School (444 students), and Torrey Hill Intermediate School (422 students). See the Lake Fenton Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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