South Lake High School

21900 E 9 MILE RD
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080

www.solake.org

516 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Lake High School, located in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary institution for the South Lake Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, South Lake High aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

In addition to its academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit. The institution leverages its location in the East 9 Mile Road community to maintain strong ties with local families and stakeholders. With a focus on modernizing educational practices, South Lake High School strives to equip students with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape.

516

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lake High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	17
Black	380
Asian	4
Two or More	31

Black
380 (73.6 %)
White
84 (16.3 %)
Two or More
31 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Lake Schools
Phone:	(586)435-1401
Website:	http://www.solake.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 122

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 120

Grade 12 130