Summary:
Lake Fenton High School is the sole high school in the Lake Fenton Community Schools district, serving grades 8-12 in the Linden, Michigan area with an enrollment of 646 students.
This school is a standout performer across nearly every academic measure. It has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years, ranking in the top 15% of Michigan high schools (88th percentile). The graduation rate is exceptional at 96.5%, far exceeding the state average of 84%, while the dropout rate of 2.2% is less than one-third of the state's 7.1%. Students here significantly outperform state averages in all subjects. The most impressive results are in Science (54.7% proficient vs. 35.2% statewide) and Social Studies (61.9% vs. 43.2%). English Language Arts is also a major strength, with 9th graders achieving an 82.6% proficiency rate—a remarkable 22.4 points above the state average. Even in Mathematics, the school's relative weak spot, students still outperform the state by 9.5 points on the SAT (36% vs. 26.5%).
While the overall picture is very positive, there are a few areas to watch. Chronic absenteeism affects 20.5% of students, which is better than the state rate of 27.9% but higher than the district's own elementary and middle schools. There was also notable volatility in SAT reading scores, which dropped from 74% proficiency to 58.3% in one year, though math scores improved slightly. The school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 20.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and spends a moderate $14,622 per student. Given its strong outcomes, consistent rankings, and clear advantages in ELA and science, Lake Fenton High School offers a high-quality education, though families should be aware of the math proficiency gap and attendance challenges that persist despite the school's many successes.
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