High Schools in Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)

Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) in Saint Clair Shores, MI, is represented here by a single high school, Lakeview High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 1,319 students. For parents, the most important takeaway is that this school shows a clear split in academic performance: it is a standout in reading and writing, but struggles in math and science. On the SAT, 63.2% of 11th graders were proficient in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, well above the state average of 52.1%, while only 22.5% were proficient in math, below the state’s 26.5%. This pattern continues on the PSAT for 9th and 10th graders, where English Language Arts proficiency exceeds state averages, but math proficiency lags significantly. Science and social studies on the M-Step also fall below state averages, with science proficiency dropping sharply from 28.8% to 22.3% in one year.

The school’s graduation rate is a major strength at 95.7%, far exceeding the state’s 84.0%, and its dropout rate is just 1.8% compared to the state’s 7.1%. However, this success is tempered by a chronic absenteeism rate of 29.2%, which is higher than both the district (24.4%) and the state (27.9%). This paradox suggests that while most students ultimately earn diplomas, a significant portion are missing substantial instructional time, which may impact their readiness for college or careers. The school’s performance closely mirrors the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) district averages, indicating that these strengths and weaknesses are systemic rather than isolated to the high school.

With 42.3% of students economically disadvantaged and a student-teacher ratio of 21.6, the school spends $16,307 per student. Despite these resources, math and science outcomes remain below state averages, suggesting that the high student-teacher ratio may limit individualized attention in these subjects. Overall, Lakeview High School is a solid choice for families prioritizing literacy and graduation success, but parents of students needing extra support in STEM fields should be aware of the school’s relative weaknesses in those areas.