- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
South Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for South Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263222006751
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lake High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lake High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: South Lake Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263222006751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
South Lake High School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 263222006751 · Saint Clair Shores, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 18.5:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Avalon Elementary School (345 students)
South Lake High School shrank from 516 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Lake High School
426 students
- Avalon Element
Avalon Elementary School
345 students
- South Lake Mid
South Lake Middle School
309 students
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary School
305 students
What this shows South Lake High School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lake High School compares
South Lake 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
83.3%
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
$17,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.9%
White 16.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, South Lake High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for South Lake Schools reports $17,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lake High School
How many students attend South Lake High School?
South Lake High School has 426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lake High School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lake High School?
57.9% of students at South Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at South Lake High School is African American at 73.9% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lake High School?
South Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 South Lake High School rank among high schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake High School ranks #2 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 South Lake Schools?
Besides South Lake High School, South Lake Schools also operates Avalon Elementary School (345 students), South Lake Middle School (309 students), and Elmwood Elementary School (305 students). See the South Lake Schools district page for the complete list.