CENTRAL LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Central Lake Public Schools is a Title I public school that is part of the Central Lake Public Schools school district, located in Central Lake, MI with about 281 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Central Lake Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Central Lake Public Schools, located in the village of Central Lake, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing comprehensive K-12 education. As a small, rural district, the school system is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The district emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce, while fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers closely.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the region. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and community-focused initiatives, the district encourages students to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of civic responsibility. With its commitment to educational excellence and student growth, Central Lake Public Schools strives to maintain a tradition of academic achievement while adapting to the needs of its students in an evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact Central Lake Public Schools at (231) 544-3341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622-9720
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CENTRAL LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public Title I school in Central Lake, MI with about 281 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
281
Teachers:
18.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 281 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.