Enrollment
2,035
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Orion, MI
Lake Orion Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Orion Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262073005739
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Orion Community High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Lake Orion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Orion Community High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Orion Community High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Lake Orion, MI.
School address
District: Lake Orion Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262073005739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Orion Community High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Orion Community High School
Lake Orion Community High School is a large high school in Lake Orion, Michigan, enrolling 2,035 students.
At 16.2:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,035 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lake Orion's high schools, it stands alongside Learning Options High School (73 students): Lake Orion Community High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 6.1:1).
Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students) and Waldon Middle School (514 students) alongside Lake Orion Community 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 Orion Community High School compares
Lake Orion Community 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,035 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,035
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$14,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Lake Orion Community High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Orion Community Schools, which includes Lake Orion Community High School.
$14,289
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 Orion Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paint Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webber School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Orion Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Lake Orion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,035 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Orion Community High School
How many students attend Lake Orion Community High School?
Lake Orion Community High School has 2,035 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Orion, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Orion Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Orion Community High School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Orion Community High School?
20.6% of students at Lake Orion Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Orion Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Orion Community High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Lake Orion, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Orion Community High School?
Lake Orion Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Orion Community High School rank among public schools in Lake Orion?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Orion Community High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Lake Orion, 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 Orion on the city page.
Is Lake Orion Community High School a good school?
Lake Orion Community High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Orion Community Schools?
Besides Lake Orion Community High School, Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students), Waldon Middle School (514 students), and Oakview Middle School (510 students). See the Lake Orion Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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