- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
North Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for North Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263267001612
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lake High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lake High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) · Michigan
NCES ID 263267001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
North Lake High School grew from 115 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (+24.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 263267001612 · Saint Clair Shores, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 31:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Shore High School (914 students)
North Lake High School grew from 115 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (+24.3%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Shore Hig
Lake Shore High School
914 students
- Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle School
710 students
- Rodgers Elemen
Rodgers Elementary School
534 students
- Violet Element
Violet Elementary School
471 students
- Masonic Height
Masonic Heights Elementary School
466 students
- This school 124
North Lake High School
124 students
What this shows North Lake High School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lake High School compares
North Lake 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 77% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
31:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
72.6%
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
$15,028
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
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
African American 27.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, North Lake High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) reports $15,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rodgers Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Violet Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Masonic Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lake High School
How many students attend North Lake High School?
North Lake High School has 124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lake High School is 31:1, which is 77% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lake High School?
60.9% of students at North Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at North Lake High School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lake High School?
North Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Lake High School rank among high schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lake High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Saint Clair Shores, 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 Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)?
Besides North Lake High School, Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lake Shore High School (914 students), Kennedy Middle School (710 students), and Rodgers Elementary School (534 students). See the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) district page for the complete list.