At a glance
Reported students
73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Learning Options High School: 73 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 85
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Learning Options High School
Learning Options High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lake Orion. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Lake Orion Community Schools. NCES reports 73 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.7%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Learning Options High School
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic13.7%
- Black2.7%
- Asian4.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Orion Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lake Orion Community High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,035 reported students
Blanche Sims Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
444 reported students
Scripps Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
446 reported students
Carpenter Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
467 reported students
Webber School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
485 reported students
Public schools near Learning Options High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Community High School High · Lake Orion Community Schools | 09–12 | 2,035 | 0.2 mi |
| Oxford Crossroads Day School High · Oxford Community Schools | 06–12 | 28 | 4.2 mi |
| Van Hoosen Middle School High · Rochester Community School District | 06–12 | 906 | 4.3 mi |
| Rochester Adams High School High · Rochester Community School District | 06–12 | 1,521 | 4.5 mi |
| Oxford Bridges High School High · Oxford Community Schools | 09–12 | 49 | 4.6 mi |
| Oxford High School High · Oxford Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,568 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Learning Options High School
What grades does Learning Options High School serve?
Learning Options High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Lake Orion Community Schools.
How many students attend Learning Options High School?
Learning Options High School reported 73 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 85 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Learning Options High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 73 students and 7.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Learning Options High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Learning Options High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Orion Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Learning Options High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Learning Options High School in?
Learning Options High School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools, based in Lake Orion, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Learning Options High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Orion Community High School (0.2 mi), Oxford Crossroads Day School (4.2 mi), Van Hoosen Middle School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.