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LaSalle High School

Summary:

LaSalle High School is a public high school in Saint Ignace, Michigan, serving 175 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the St. Ignace Area Schools district, which is ranked 296 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

One of the key factors that sets LaSalle High School apart is its high percentage of Native American students, at 52% of the student body. While the school's overall academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is lower than the state averages and nearby Cheboygan Area High School, the school's ranking for Native American students is relatively higher, suggesting that it may be providing targeted support and resources for this student population. However, the school has also experienced fluctuations in its graduation and dropout rates, as well as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, which could be impacting student learning and achievement.

Comparing LaSalle High School to Cheboygan Area High School, which is located approximately 20 miles away, reveals some interesting insights. Cheboygan Area High School has a higher overall academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates compared to LaSalle High School. Understanding the practices and strategies employed by Cheboygan Area High School could provide valuable insights for LaSalle High School to improve its own performance and address the challenges it faces, such as the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the increasing chronic absenteeism rate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 443 Portage St
       Saint Ignace, MI  49781

(906) 643-8800

District: St. Ignace Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,326 Help


Feeder schools for LaSalle High School:

Elementary:    St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
52.0%
White:
40.6%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details LaSalle High School ranks worse than 59.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at LaSalle High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (52%), White (40.6%), African American (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LaSalle High School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare LaSalle High School employs 10.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at LaSalle High School is $15,326.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LaSalle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks LaSalle High School 444th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See LaSalle High School in the ranking list.)

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St. Ignace Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Ignace Area Schools 296th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for LaSalle High School

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Rank History for all students at LaSalle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.18 230th 705 67.4%
2007 59.74 378th 767 50.7%
2008 58.81 393rd 750 47.6%
2009 55.07 428th 754 43.2%
2010 56.94 422nd 765 44.8%
2011 66.93 323rd 784 58.8%
2012 49.77 438th 773 43.3%
2013 54.89 382nd 805 52.5%
2014 50.85 429th 799 46.3%
2015 44.43 478th 832 42.5%
2016 38.77 497th 852 41.7%
2017 37.80 474th 835 43.2%
2018 42.69 473rd 824 42.6%
2019 37.29 424th 666 36.3%
2021 21.71 470th 561 16.2%
2022 34.80 391st 531 26.4%
2023 29.43 524th 735 28.7%
2024 37.91 444th 743 40.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at LaSalle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.22 374th 755 50.5%
2019 42.57 317th 532 40.4%
2021 39.00 271st 417 35.0%
2023 38.88 379th 614 38.3%
2024 58.03 238th 654 63.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at LaSalle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.09 333rd 710 53.1%
2019 63.38 196th 554 64.6%
2021 38.67 286th 462 38.1%
2022 38.26 304th 416 26.9%
2023 39.20 370th 611 39.4%
2024 46.03 316th 619 48.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at LaSalle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.21 531st 707 24.9%
2023 15.13 534th 611 12.6%
2024 33.83 423rd 633 33.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at LaSalle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 4th 7 42.9%
2019 38.62 2nd 2 0.0%
2021 15.29 3rd 3 0.0%
2022 15.87 2nd 2 0.0%
2023 27.33 3rd 4 25.0%
2024 44.91 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at LaSalle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.56 419th 708 40.8%
2019 38.08 368th 582 36.8%
2023 34.93 418th 647 35.4%
2024 38.39 396th 638 37.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for LaSalle High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 179 1 0 0 162 n/a n/a 0 342
1989 172 1 0 0 154 n/a n/a 0 327
1990 160 0 0 0 167 n/a n/a 0 327
1991 157 0 0 0 171 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 119 0 0 0 146 n/a n/a 0 265
1993 120 0 0 0 157 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 112 0 2 2 148 n/a n/a 0 264
1996 112 0 2 2 148 n/a n/a 0 264
1997 105 0 0 0 153 n/a n/a 1 259
1998 109 0 1 0 152 n/a n/a 0 262
1999 107 1 1 0 159 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 109 0 0 0 157 n/a n/a 0 266
2001 121 1 1 0 149 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 121 2 3 0 151 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 121 2 3 0 151 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 122 2 4 1 151 n/a n/a 0 280
2005 126 2 4 1 168 n/a n/a 1 302
2006 134 2 6 2 209 n/a n/a 1 354
2007 126 0 8 4 206 n/a n/a 1 345
2008 121 3 2 2 180 n/a n/a 1 309
2009 87 2 1 1 145 n/a n/a 1 237
2010 98 2 1 0 131 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 96 2 1 0 129 0 0 0 228
2012 101 2 1 1 114 0 8 0 227
2013 96 3 1 2 119 0 5 0 226
2014 99 3 0 3 108 0 4 0 217
2015 106 6 0 4 108 0 2 0 226
2016 96 8 0 4 114 0 3 0 225
2017 90 2 0 1 109 0 7 0 209
2018 85 6 2 2 102 0 11 0 208
2019 82 4 2 2 110 0 10 0 210
2020 81 5 2 2 110 0 10 0 210
2021 81 8 2 2 117 0 5 0 215
2022 79 6 0 4 111 0 3 0 203
2023 71 7 0 2 91 0 4 0 175

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LaSalle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 n/a n/a n/a
1989 327 n/a n/a 35.8
1990 327 26.0 12.5 15.6
1991 328 n/a n/a n/a
1992 265 n/a n/a 23.4
1993 277 n/a 0.0 22.4
1995 264 16.3 16.2 14.4
1996 264 16.3 16.2 14.4
1997 259 16.0 16.2 14
1998 262 17.0 15.4 13
1999 268 16.0 16.8 11.9
2000 266 16.1 16.5 14.7
2001 272 16.2 16.8 21.3
2002 277 16.5 16.8 24.2
2003 277 16.5 16.8 24.2
2004 280 17.3 16.2 28.2
2005 302 16.2 18.6 31.9
2006 354 16.2 21.9 36.3
2007 345 15.9 21.7 41
2008 309 16.2 19.1 40.6
2009 237 14.9 15.9 43.2
2010 232 12.8 18.0 45.3
2011 228 10.2 22.3 44.3
2012 227 11.7 19.3 45.8
2013 226 11.4 19.7 44.7
2014 217 10.4 20.7 44.7
2015 226 11.0 20.5 48.2
2016 225 10.0 22.5 57.3
2017 209 10.1 20.6 46.9
2018 208 9.4 22.0 44.2
2019 210 10.1 20.7 49
2020 210 9.9 21.0 45.7
2021 215 10.1 21.2 36.7
2022 203 8.0 25.3 55.2
2023 175 10.5 16.6 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio LaSalle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 n/a n/a n/a
1989 327 n/a n/a 35.8
1990 327 26.0 12.5 15.6
1991 328 n/a n/a n/a
1992 265 n/a n/a 23.4
1993 277 n/a 0.0 22.4
1995 264 16.3 16.2 14.4
1996 264 16.3 16.2 14.4
1997 259 16.0 16.2 14
1998 262 17.0 15.4 13
1999 268 16.0 16.8 11.9
2000 266 16.1 16.5 14.7
2001 272 16.2 16.8 21.3
2002 277 16.5 16.8 24.2
2003 277 16.5 16.8 24.2
2004 280 17.3 16.2 28.2
2005 302 16.2 18.6 31.9
2006 354 16.2 21.9 36.3
2007 345 15.9 21.7 41
2008 309 16.2 19.1 40.6
2009 237 14.9 15.9 43.2
2010 232 12.8 18.0 45.3
2011 228 10.2 22.3 44.3
2012 227 11.7 19.3 45.8
2013 226 11.4 19.7 44.7
2014 217 10.4 20.7 44.7
2015 226 11.0 20.5 48.2
2016 225 10.0 22.5 57.3
2017 209 10.1 20.6 46.9
2018 208 9.4 22.0 44.2
2019 210 10.1 20.7 49
2020 210 9.9 21.0 45.7
2021 215 10.1 21.2 36.7
2022 203 8.0 25.3 55.2
2023 175 10.5 16.6 58.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for LaSalle High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (4.4%) $9,832 (95.6%) $10,281
2020 $475 (5.0%) $8,995 (95.0%) $9,470
2021 $873 (8.3%) $9,643 (91.7%) $10,516
2022 $1,242 (10.3%) $10,804 (89.7%) $12,046
2023 $1,962 (12.8%) $13,364 (87.2%) $15,326

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on LaSalle High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 424th of 666 High schoolsRanks 524th of 735 High schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (LaSalle High School)24.514.6
 9.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (St. Ignace Area Schools)24.514.6
 9.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (LaSalle High School)51.944.9
 7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (St. Ignace Area Schools)51.944.9
 7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (LaSalle High School)34.622.4
 12.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (St. Ignace Area Schools)34.622.4
 12.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students210175
 16.7%
African American47
 75%
American Indian11091
 17.3%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White8271
 13.4%
Two or More Races104
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%58.3%
 9.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about LaSalle High School

LaSalle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School

Students at LaSalle High School are 52% American Indian, 41% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended LaSalle High School.

LaSalle High School ranks 444th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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