- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stevensville, MI
Lakeshore High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262082005745
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Stevensville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Stevensville, MI.
School address
District: Lakeshore School District (Berrien) · Michigan
NCES ID 262082005745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lakeshore High School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.9 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262082005745 · Stevensville, MI High · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 17.6:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeshore Middle School (612 students)
Lakeshore High School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.9 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeshore High School
843 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
612 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
412 students
- Stewart Elemen
Stewart Elementary School
391 students
- Hollywood Elem
Hollywood Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Lakeshore High School reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore High School compares
Lakeshore 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$13,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Lakeshore High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Lakeshore School District (Berrien) reports $13,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore High School
How many students attend Lakeshore High School?
Lakeshore High School has 843 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stevensville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore High School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeshore High School?
26.5% of students at Lakeshore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore High School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Stevensville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore High School?
Lakeshore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Lakeshore High School rank among public schools in Stevensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Stevensville, 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 Stevensville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeshore School District (Berrien)?
Besides Lakeshore High School, Lakeshore School District (Berrien) also operates Lakeshore Middle School (612 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (412 students), and Stewart Elementary School (391 students). See the Lakeshore School District (Berrien) district page for the complete list.