Enrollment
1,006
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lapeer, MI
Lapeer High School
Federal NCES profile for Lapeer High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262118005840
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lapeer High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Lapeer · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lapeer High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lapeer High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lapeer, MI.
School address
District: Lapeer Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262118005840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lapeer High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lapeer High School
Lapeer High School is a large high school in Lapeer, Michigan, enrolling 1,006 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 22% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,006 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lapeer's high schools, it stands alongside Strive Transition Program (7 students): Lapeer High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 7:1).
Lapeer Community Schools also operates Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students) and Rolland Warner Campus 67 (610 students) alongside Lapeer 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 Lapeer High School compares
Lapeer 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,006
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$12,376
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Lapeer High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lapeer Community Schools, which includes Lapeer High School.
$12,376
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 69.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Lapeer High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zemmer Campus 89 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolland Warner Campus 67 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ck Schickler Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elva Lynch Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turrill Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lapeer High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Lapeer
1 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 (~1,006 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lapeer High School
How many students attend Lapeer High School?
Lapeer High School has 1,006 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lapeer, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lapeer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lapeer High School is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lapeer High School?
36.5% of students at Lapeer High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lapeer High School?
The largest demographic group at Lapeer High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Lapeer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lapeer High School?
Lapeer High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lapeer High School rank among public schools in Lapeer?
By Resource Investment Index, Lapeer High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lapeer, 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 Lapeer on the city page.
Is Lapeer High School a good school?
Lapeer High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Lapeer Community Schools?
Besides Lapeer High School, Lapeer Community Schools also operates Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students), Rolland Warner Campus 67 (610 students), and Ck Schickler Elementary School (457 students). See the Lapeer Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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