Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)

The Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) district in Michigan serves students from 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district faces several challenges, with notable disparities in academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism across the schools.

Among the standout schools, Masonic Heights Elementary School performs relatively well on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in many subjects. Kennedy Middle School also stands out, with better-than-average performance on PSAT English Language Arts and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the high schools. However, North Lake High School is a significant concern, with extremely low proficiency rates, a concerning 22.8% four-year graduation rate, and a 7.0% dropout rate.

Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are high, ranging from 31.4% at Violet Elementary to 57.5% at Lake Shore High School. Additionally, the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, which may be impacting academic outcomes. The district as a whole is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, but individual school ratings range from 0 to 2 stars, suggesting significant variation in performance within the district.