Summary:
The Godfrey-Lee Public Schools district in Wyoming, Michigan, operates two high schools—Lee High School and East Lee Campus—serving grades 9-12 in a community where over 85% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch.
These two schools serve very different purposes, so direct comparisons can be misleading. Lee High School is the district’s main comprehensive high school with 537 students and is the clear academic leader. It boasts a strong 89.7% graduation rate—well above both the district (78.0%) and state (84.0%) averages—and a dropout rate of just 5.1%. The school is also improving: from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, proficiency rose in every subject, with SAT Math jumping from 6.3% to 16.1% proficient, and its state ranking climbed from the 16th to the 30th percentile. By contrast, East Lee Campus is a much smaller alternative program (87 students) serving students who have struggled in traditional settings. Its graduation rate is just 39.0%, and its dropout rate is 21.9%, reflecting the high-needs population it supports rather than a lack of effort.
Chronic absenteeism is the district’s most pressing challenge. At Lee High School, 32.5% of students are chronically absent—above the state average of 27.9%—while at East Lee Campus, the rate is a staggering 72.2%. This directly impacts academics, as proficiency rates at both schools trail state averages in core subjects. Notably, East Lee Campus spends more per student ($18,837 vs. $16,784 at Lee High School), reflecting the intensive support services required for its students. For parents, Lee High School offers a traditional path with strong graduation outcomes and upward academic momentum, while East Lee Campus provides a specialized, resource-heavy alternative for students needing a second chance.
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