District Overview
Situated at 23101 Stadium Drive in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, South Lake Schools is an open, traditional public school district serving families within the large suburban environment of the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Operating as a non-charter district across four active school facilities, it offers a complete educational continuum ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside ungraded programming. Drawing from the 2024–2025 national school dataset, the district educates a total of 1,406 enrolled students, maintaining an even gender distribution with 705 female and 701 male learners. South Lake Schools features a vibrant, diverse student population that includes 870 Black, 361 White, 104 multiracial, 51 Hispanic, 16 Asian, and 4 American Indian students, creating a rich multicultural atmosphere across its campuses.

To support its student body from early childhood through high school graduation, South Lake Schools maintains a strong professional infrastructure. The district employs approximately 473 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, creating a well-resourced learning environment. This dedicated staff includes over 178 FTE teachers, 15 FTE instructional aides, and nearly 280 FTE support staff members who oversee daily school operations and student services. The district's grade-level distribution remains steady across all cohorts, supporting learners from kindergarten entry through a senior class of nearly 120 students. Parents, students, and researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives can reach administrative offices at (586) 435-1600 or visit their official portal online at www.solake.org.
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Total Schools
1,406
Total Students
178.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lake Schools
Demographic Student Count
White361
Hispanic51
Black870
Asian16
Two or More104
American Indian4
  • Black
    870 (61.9%)
  • White
    361 (25.7%)
  • Two or More
    104 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    16 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Lake Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,406*
Teachers (FTE):178.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in South Lake Schools
Found 4 Schools