Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, South Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 474 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
South Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Lake High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Lake High School?
The graduation rate of South Lake High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Lake High School?
474 students attend South Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of South Lake High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lake High School?
South Lake High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Lake High School offer ?
South Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Lake High School part of?
Even during a Pandemic, South Lake is making sure they are there for ALL. From iPad to touch points, teachers are meeting and exceeding expectations. We love our SL teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Parent of a student in 10th grade.
56/30/2018
Love working at SLHS, the students are the best I have worked with in 30 years!
- Posted by Teacher - Chef
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 474 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
