- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Orion, MI
Learning Options High School
Federal NCES profile for Learning Options High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262073008778
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learning Options High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 73
- students enrolled
Learning Options High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lake Orion Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262073008778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Learning Options High School grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 262073008778 · Lake Orion, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 6.1:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students)
Learning Options High School grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Learning Options High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Orion Com
Lake Orion Community High School
2,035 students
- Orion Oaks Ele 514
Orion Oaks Elementary School
514 students
- Waldon Middle 514
Waldon Middle School
514 students
- Oakview Middle 510
Oakview Middle School
510 students
- Paint Creek El 504
Paint Creek Elementary School
504 students
- This school 73
Learning Options High School
73 students
What this shows Learning Options High School reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learning Options High School compares
Learning Options High School is a growing 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,748
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Learning Options High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lake Orion Community Schools reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Learning Options High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orion Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paint Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Options High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Learning Options High School
How many students attend Learning Options High School?
Learning Options High School has 73 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Orion, MI. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Options High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Options High School is 6.1:1, which is 65% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 61% 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 Learning Options High School?
57.9% of students at Learning Options High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learning Options High School?
The largest demographic group at Learning Options High School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Lake Orion, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Options High School?
Learning Options High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Besides Learning Options High School, Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students), Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students), and Waldon Middle School (514 students). See the Lake Orion Community Schools district page for the complete list.