Enrollment
1,012
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Lake, MI
Lakeland High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261899005584
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 4
- schools in White Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in White Lake, MI.
School address
District: Huron Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261899005584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeland High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeland High School
Lakeland High School is a large combined-grade school in White Lake, Michigan, enrolling 1,012 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.8% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among White Lake's public schools, it stands alongside Harbor High School (133 students): Lakeland High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students) and Muir Middle School (656 students) alongside Lakeland 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 Lakeland High School compares
Lakeland 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$13,703
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Lakeland High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huron Valley Schools, which includes Lakeland High School.
$13,703
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Lakeland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muir Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Lake Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in White Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,012 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeland High School
How many students attend Lakeland High School?
Lakeland High School has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Lake, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% lower 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 Lakeland High School?
23.8% of students at Lakeland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland High School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in White Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland High School?
Lakeland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Lakeland High School rank among schools in White Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in White Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in White Lake on the city page.
Is Lakeland High School a good school?
Lakeland High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. 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 Huron Valley Schools?
Besides Lakeland High School, Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students), Muir Middle School (656 students), and Oak Valley Middle School (531 students). See the Huron Valley Schools district page for the complete list.
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