- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Lake Shore High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Shore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263267006815
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Shore High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Shore High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) · Michigan
NCES ID 263267006815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Lake Shore High School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 263267006815 · Saint Clair Shores, MI High · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 16.9:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennedy Middle School (710 students)
Lake Shore High School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.1 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lake Shore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Shore High School
914 students
- Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle School
710 students
- Rodgers Elemen
Rodgers Elementary School
534 students
- Violet Element
Violet Elementary School
471 students
- Masonic Height
Masonic Heights Elementary School
466 students
- North Lake Hig 124
North Lake High School
124 students
What this shows Lake Shore High School reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Shore High School compares
Lake Shore 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
85.9%
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
$15,028
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Lake Shore High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) reports $15,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Shore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodgers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Violet Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Masonic Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lake High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Shore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Shore High School
How many students attend Lake Shore High School?
Lake Shore High School has 914 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 950 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Shore High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Shore High School?
43.5% of students at Lake Shore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Shore High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Shore High School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Shore High School?
Lake Shore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Shore High School rank among high schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Shore High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)?
Besides Lake Shore High School, Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Kennedy Middle School (710 students), Rodgers Elementary School (534 students), and Violet Elementary School (471 students). See the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) district page for the complete list.