At a glance
Reported students
426
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
South Lake High School: 426 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
15.7:1 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
- 550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23:1
What the reported data says about South Lake High School
South Lake High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in St Clr Shores. It is one of 4 current school records connected to South Lake Schools. NCES reports 426 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, 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 Black (73.9%) and White (16.9%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.2%. 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 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Lake High School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.12 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 1.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.9%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black73.9%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
8 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.
Other schools in South Lake Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Avalon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
345 reported students
South Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
309 reported students
Elmwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
305 reported students
Public schools near South Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School High · Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) | 09–12 | 1,319 | 2 mi |
| Grosse Pointe North High School High · Grosse Pointe Public Schools | 09–12 | 924 | 2.1 mi |
| Harper Woods High School High · Harper Woods The School District of the City of | 09–12 | 877 | 2.2 mi |
| The Harper Woods College and Career Institute High · Harper Woods The School District of the City of | 09–12 | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| Chandler Park Academy High School High · Charter · Chandler Park Academy | 09–12 | 688 | 2.4 mi |
| Avatar Academy of Excellence High · Harper Woods The School District of the City of | 09–12 | 78 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Lake High School
What grades does South Lake High School serve?
South Lake High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South Lake Schools.
How many students attend South Lake High School?
South Lake High School reported 426 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 550 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Lake High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 426 students and 27.12 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 South Lake High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Lake High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Lake Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Lake High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.3% 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 South Lake High School in?
South Lake High School is part of South Lake Schools, based in Saint Clair Shores, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Lake High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeview High School (2 mi), Grosse Pointe North High School (2.1 mi), Harper Woods High School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.