Enrollment
843
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262082005745
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Stevensville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeshore High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeshore High School
Lakeshore High School is a large high school in Stevensville, Michigan, enrolling 843 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 843 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lakeshore School District (Berrien) also operates Lakeshore Middle School (612 students) and Roosevelt Elementary School (412 students) alongside Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore High School compares
Lakeshore 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,094
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeshore School District (Berrien), which includes Lakeshore High School.
$12,094
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.2%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~843 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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.
Is Lakeshore High School a good school?
Lakeshore High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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