- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262118005840
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Lapeer High School shrank from 1,196 students in 2022-23 to 1,118 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 262118005840 · Lapeer, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,006 enr · 21.4:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students)
Lapeer High School shrank from 1,196 students in 2022-23 to 1,118 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lapeer High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lapeer High School
1,006 students
- Zemmer Campus
Zemmer Campus 89
628 students
- Rolland Warner
Rolland Warner Campus 67
610 students
- Ck Schickler E
Ck Schickler Elementary School
457 students
- Elva Lynch Ele 390
Elva Lynch Elementary School
390 students
- Turrill Elemen 389
Turrill Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Lapeer High School reports 1,006 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lapeer High School compares
Lapeer High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,902
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
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.
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
District finance for Lapeer Community Schools reports $13,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,006 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,196 (2022-23) → 1,118 (2023-24), down 78.
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.