- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Lakeland High School held near 1,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.1 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 261899005584 · White Lake, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 13.7:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (1,193 students)
Lakeland High School held near 1,100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.1 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford High S
Milford High School
1,193 students
- This school
Lakeland High School
1,012 students
- Muir Middle Sc
Muir Middle School
656 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle School
531 students
- White Lake Mid
White Lake Middle School
525 students
- Country Oaks E
Country Oaks Elementary School
488 students
What this shows Lakeland High School reports 1,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland High School compares
Lakeland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Huron Valley Schools reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,012 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,141 (2022-23) → 1,100 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.