At a glance
Reported students
61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
79.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
The Laker Opportunity Center: 61 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
79.2:1 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
- 32
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 32:1
What the reported data says about The Laker Opportunity Center
The Laker Opportunity Center is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in W Bloomfield. It is one of 10 current school records connected to West Bloomfield School District. NCES reports 61 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 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 79.2:1, above 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 (57.4%) and White (36.1%). English learners represent 12.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 46.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Laker Opportunity Center
- 1How do the reported 79.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.77 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
- 12.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 46.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.4%
- 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
- White36.1%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black57.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 West Bloomfield School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oakland Early College
High · Grades 09–12
179 reported students
West Bloomfield High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,434 reported students
West Bloomfield Transition Center
Other · Grades UG–UG
21 reported students
Project Search
Other · Grades UG–UG
1 reported students
Gretchko Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
Doherty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Public schools near The Laker Opportunity Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bloomfield High School High · West Bloomfield School District | 09–12 | 1,434 | under 0.1 mi |
| North Farmington High School High · Farmington Public School District | 09–12 | 1,157 | 3.7 mi |
| Bloomfield Hills High School High · Bloomfield Hills Schools | 09–12 | 1,481 | 3.8 mi |
| Farmington Central High School High · Farmington Public School District | 09–12 | 126 | 4 mi |
| Oakland Early College High · West Bloomfield School District | 09–12 | 179 | 5.1 mi |
| Waterford Durant High School High · Waterford School District | 09–12 | 120 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Laker Opportunity Center
What grades does The Laker Opportunity Center serve?
The Laker Opportunity Center reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in West Bloomfield School District.
How many students attend The Laker Opportunity Center?
The Laker Opportunity Center reported 61 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 32 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Laker Opportunity Center?
The calculated ratio is 79.2:1, based on 61 students and 0.77 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 The Laker Opportunity Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Laker Opportunity Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Bloomfield School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of The Laker Opportunity Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.4% 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 The Laker Opportunity Center in?
The Laker Opportunity Center is part of West Bloomfield School District, based in West Bloomfield, MI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Laker Opportunity Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Bloomfield High School (under 0.1 mi), North Farmington High School (3.7 mi), Bloomfield Hills High School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.