For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 384 students in Lake City, MI.
The top ranked public high school in Lake City, MI is Lake City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Lake City, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake City High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lake City, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Lake City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake City Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
251 Russell Street
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Grades: K-2
| 287 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lake City, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Lake City, MI include Lake City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lake City?
1 public high schools are located in Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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