Lake Shore High School is a high school located in the lakefront community of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States. The school, a part of Lake Shore Public Schools, serves grades 9–12. The nickname for Lake Shore is the Shorians.
Serving 918 students in grades 9-12, Lake Shore 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 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Shore High School's student population of 918 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore High School is 0.48, 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
#1651 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
20%
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shorie
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Shore High School's ranking?
Lake Shore High School is ranked #1651 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lake Shore High School often compared to?
Lake Shore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Shore High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Shore High School is 86%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lake Shore High School?
918 students attend Lake Shore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lake Shore High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Shore High School?
Lake Shore High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Shore High School offer ?
Lake Shore High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Shore High School part of?
Lake Shore High School is part of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District.
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