Lake Shore High School in Saint Clair Shores, MI

At a glance

Reported students

914

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

51.31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

84th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

502.5

Lake Shore High School: 914 reported students.

State peer staffing position

48th percentile

17.8:1 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: 1,024
Teachers (FTE): 61.31
Student–teacher ratio: 16.7:1

What the reported data says about Lake Shore High School

Lake Shore High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Saint Clair Shores. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb). NCES reports 914 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, close to 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 (68.8%) and Black (18.7%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lake Shore High School

1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.31 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.3%
Students with disabilities: 17.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 41.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
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

White68.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Black18.7%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial6.7%

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

Students enrolled

12 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

North Lake High School

High · Grades 09–12

124 reported students

Kennedy Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

710 reported students

Rodgers Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

534 reported students

Violet Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

471 reported students

Masonic Heights Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

466 reported students

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Public schools near Lake Shore 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
North Lake High School High · Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)	09–12	124	1.2 mi
Lakeview High School High · Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)	09–12	1,319	2.2 mi
Clintondale High School High · Clintondale Community Schools	09–12	360	2.8 mi
Roseville High School High · Roseville Community Schools	09–12	1,211	2.9 mi
Neil E Reid High School High · Macomb ISD	09–12	81	3.6 mi
Arts Academy in the Woods High · Charter · Arts Academy in the Woods	06–12	327	3.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Shore High School

What grades does Lake Shore High School serve?

Lake Shore High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb).

How many students attend Lake Shore High School?

Lake Shore High School reported 914 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,024 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Shore High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 914 students and 51.31 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 Lake Shore High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lake Shore High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lake Shore High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

41.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lake Shore High School in?

Lake Shore High School is part of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb), based in St Clr Shores, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lake Shore High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Lake High School (1.2 mi), Lakeview High School (2.2 mi), Clintondale High School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.