Serving 750 students in grades 9-12, Lamphere 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamphere High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lamphere High School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Lamphere 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 Lamphere High School is 0.50, 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
#1573 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 Lamphere High School's ranking?
Lamphere High School is ranked #1573 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lamphere High School often compared to?
Lamphere High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamphere High School?
The graduation rate of Lamphere High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lamphere High School?
750 students attend Lamphere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lamphere High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamphere High School?
Lamphere High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lamphere High School offer ?
Lamphere High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamphere High School part of?
Lamphere High School is part of Lamphere School District.
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