For the 2025-26 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 12% (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 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake City High School, with 75-79% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake City High School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Lake City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Gr: K-2 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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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