Total enrollment
1,385
-128 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in South Lake Schools
Michigan · 1,385 students · 2 cities
South Lake Schools's 4 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,385 students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in South Lake Schools
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How South Lake Schools ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,385 | #264 of 454 | #5,752 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #285 of 454 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #150 of 452 | #6,596 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.8% | #179 of 454 | #3,241 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.2% | #59 of 325 | #2,437 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside South Lake Schools
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,481 to 1,385 students (down 6%) and from 80 to 86 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake High School | St Clr Shores | High | 09-12 | 426 |
| Avalon Elementary School | Saint Clair Shores | Elementary | PK-02 | 345 |
| South Lake Middle School | Saint Clair Shores | Middle | 06-08 | 309 |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Saint Clair Shores | Elementary | 03-05 | 305 |
About South Lake Schools
As a compact district in Michigan, South Lake Schools educates 1,385 students across 4 schools.
In terms of grade levels, South Lake Schools is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 346 in this district, below the Michigan typical of 406.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,385 students, decreased 8% from the 1,513 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for South Lake Schools discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.