Summary:
Zip code 49127, encompassing Stevensville, Michigan, is served by a single high school, Lakeshore High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 within the Lakeshore School District (Berrien).
Lakeshore High School is a top-tier institution, consistently ranking in the top 11% of Michigan high schools over the past three years, including a 5-star rating in 2024-25. Its graduation rate is exceptional at 94.1%, which is more than 10 percentage points above the state average, and its dropout rate is correspondingly low. Academically, the school outperforms state averages in every subject, with the most significant advantages seen in 11th-grade science (54.9% proficiency vs. 35.2% statewide) and social studies (62.6% vs. 43.2%). College readiness is a clear strength, as evidenced by a 70.1% proficiency rate in SAT Reading/Writing, which is 18 points above the state norm. The school also benefits from a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.1% compared to the state's 27.9%, and it serves a student population where about 28% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
While the school’s performance is strong across the board, there are a couple of areas worth noting. The most apparent internal gap is in mathematics: only 43.3% of 11th graders are proficient in SAT Math, which is significantly lower than the school’s own 70.1% proficiency in Reading/Writing. Interestingly, 9th graders posted a much higher PSAT Math proficiency rate of 51.1%, suggesting this may be a cohort-specific challenge or a reflection of increasing test difficulty. Additionally, although chronic absenteeism is better than the state average, nearly one in five students still misses substantial school time, and this rate is higher than the district’s overall figure of 15.8%. With per-student spending of $19,077 and top-decile outcomes, Lakeshore High School represents a high-quality, well-rounded educational option for families in this area.
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