- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262073005739
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Lake Orion Community High School held near 2,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 126.8 → 117.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-77 students YoY 262073005739 · Lake Orion, MI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,035 enr · 16.2:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students)
Lake Orion Community High School held near 2,097 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-77 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 126.8 → 117.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake Orion Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Orion Community High School
2,035 students
- Orion Oaks Ele 514
Orion Oaks Elementary School
514 students
- Waldon Middle 514
Waldon Middle School
514 students
- Oakview Middle 510
Oakview Middle School
510 students
- Paint Creek El 504
Paint Creek Elementary School
504 students
- Webber School 485
Webber School
485 students
What this shows Lake Orion Community High School reports 2,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Orion Community High School compares
Lake Orion Community 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Lake Orion Community Schools reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~2,035 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,174 (2022-23) → 2,097 (2023-24), nearly flat (-77).
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.