Ludington High School

Located at 707 ANDERSON ST, in LUDINGTON, Michigan, Ludington High School is a mid-sized secondary school that teaches 687 students (grades 9 through 12), overseen by Ludington Area School District. That puts it 49% larger than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 460 students.

Across the 3 schools in Ludington Area School District (2,045 students total), Ludington High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Ludington High School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (81%). Other groups include 11% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 92%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Ludington High School has 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.6:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 32% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Mason County (around 53%), the school's rate is south of typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Mason County put median household income runs about $64,748, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Mason County runs 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,846 students), of which Ludington High School is one.

The closest other public school is OJ DeJonge Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ludington High School has increased 4%, going from 658 students in 2018 to 687 in 2025. Class-load math has widened: from 18.4:1 in 2018 to 20.6:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.