Lake Fenton High School is a high school located in Linden, Michigan. It is the only high school in the Lake Fenton Community Schools school district.
Serving 677 students in grades 9-12, Lake Fenton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Fenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lake Fenton High School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Lake Fenton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Fenton High School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Fenton High School's ranking?
Lake Fenton High School is ranked #933 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lake Fenton High School often compared to?
Lake Fenton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linden High School, Fenton Senior High School, Swartz Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Fenton High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Fenton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lake Fenton High School?
677 students attend Lake Fenton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lake Fenton High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Fenton High School?
Lake Fenton High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Fenton High School offer ?
Lake Fenton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Fenton High School part of?
Lake Fenton High School is part of Lake Fenton Community Schools School District.
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