- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Ignace, MI
Lasalle High School
Federal NCES profile for Lasalle 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 260001203862
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lasalle High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Saint Ignace · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lasalle High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lasalle High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saint Ignace, MI.
School address
District: St. Ignace Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260001203862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lasalle High School shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 260001203862 · Saint Ignace, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 11.7:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: St Ignace Elementarymiddle School (240 students)
Lasalle High School shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lasalle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Ignace Elem
St Ignace Elementarymiddle School
240 students
- This school
Lasalle High School
117 students
- St Ignace Juve 3
St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
3 students
What this shows Lasalle High School reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lasalle High School compares
Lasalle 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.8%
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
$16,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.5%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Lasalle High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for St. Ignace Area Schools reports $16,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lasalle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignace Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lasalle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lasalle High School
How many students attend Lasalle High School?
Lasalle High School has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Ignace, MI. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle High School is 11.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lasalle High School?
46.3% of students at Lasalle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lasalle High School?
The largest demographic group at Lasalle High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Saint Ignace, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lasalle High School?
Lasalle 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 Lasalle High School rank among public schools in Saint Ignace?
By Resource Investment Index, Lasalle High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saint Ignace, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. Ignace Area Schools?
Besides Lasalle High School, St. Ignace Area Schools also operates St Ignace Elementarymiddle School (240 students) and St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility (3 students). See the St. Ignace Area Schools district page for the complete list.