Enrollment
124
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Lake High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Lake High School
North Lake High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, enrolling 124 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 77% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #169, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lake Shore High School (914 students) and Kennedy Middle School (710 students) alongside North Lake 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 North Lake High School compares
North Lake 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb), which includes North Lake High School.
$14,888
Per student
+10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~124 students)
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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.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Lake High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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