Enrollment
1,241
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Battle Creek, MI
Lakeview High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262085005749
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Battle Creek · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) · Michigan
NCES ID 262085005749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview High School
Lakeview High School is a large high school in Battle Creek, Michigan, enrolling 1,241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,241 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,241 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Battle Creek's high schools, it stands alongside West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Hs (370 students): Lakeview High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 61.7:1).
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students) and Minges Brook School (368 students) alongside Lakeview 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 Lakeview High School compares
Lakeview 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,241 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,241
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$12,295
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 13.1%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Lakeview High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun), which includes Lakeview High School.
$12,295
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 65.2%
Federal 11.3%
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 Lakeview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minges Brook School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairieview School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Battle Creek
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview High School
How many students attend Lakeview High School?
Lakeview High School has 1,241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Battle Creek, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview High School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview High School?
48.9% of students at Lakeview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview High School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Battle Creek, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview High School?
Lakeview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lakeview High School rank among high schools in Battle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek on the city page.
Is Lakeview High School a good school?
Lakeview High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)?
Besides Lakeview High School, Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) also operates Lakeview Middle School (1,082 students), Minges Brook School (368 students), and Riverside Elementary School (350 students). See the Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) district page for the complete list.
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