Central Lake Public Schools

Summary:

Central Lake Public Schools is an alternative public school serving 247 students in grades PK-12 in the Central Lake, Michigan area. While the school has a predominantly White student population (93.52%), it faces several challenges that parents should be aware of.

Central Lake Public Schools has seen significant fluctuations in its graduation rates, ranging from a high of 100% in 2018-2019 to a low of 70.5% in 2021-2022. Similarly, the school's dropout rates have varied widely, from 0% in 2020-2021 and 2018-2019 to a high of 17.6% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 52.9% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Central Lake Public Schools' student performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT, is generally lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

When comparing Central Lake Public Schools to nearby schools, some interesting observations emerge. Northport Public School and Boyne Falls Public School have higher graduation rates and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Central Lake Public Schools. Additionally, Ellsworth Community School, which is the closest geographically to Central Lake Public Schools, has higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better test scores in several subject areas. While CharEm Special Education Schools serves a different student population, it has a significantly higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Central Lake Public Schools.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 8169 W State St
       Central Lake, MI  49622-9720


(231) 544-3341

District: Central Lake Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
806th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,685 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.1%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Lake Public Schools ranks worse than 54.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central Lake Public Schools ranks better than 64% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central Lake Public Schools ranks worse than 80.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Lake Public Schools 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: White (91.1%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Lake Public Schools is 9.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Lake Public Schools is $19,685.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Lake Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Lake Public Schools 806th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central Lake Public Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Central Lake Public Schools 323rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Central Lake Public Schools in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Central Lake Public Schools 600th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Central Lake Public Schools in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Lake Public Schools

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.22 1013th 1545 34.4%
2007 54.20 909th 1565 41.9%
2008 35.63 1262nd 1577 20.0%
2009 53.65 959th 1589 39.6%
2010 57.01 918th 1552 40.9%
2011 45.85 1079th 1552 30.5%
2012 38.74 1074th 1566 31.4%
2013 49.20 860th 1563 45.0%
2014 47.80 866th 1533 43.5%
2015 43.49 939th 1580 40.6%
2016 25.66 1170th 1548 24.4%
2017 21.31 1141st 1466 22.2%
2018 14.37 1291st 1448 10.8%
2019 22.85 1088th 1408 22.7%
2021 39.59 682nd 1153 40.8%
2022 45.30 690th 1344 48.7%
2023 30.40 986th 1470 32.9%
2024 42.61 806th 1486 45.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.70 1263rd 1397 9.6%
2023 53.32 559th 1350 58.6%
2024 40.03 805th 1381 41.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.49 1241st 1446 14.2%
2023 34.19 859th 1334 35.6%
2024 44.08 721st 1347 46.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.97 1222nd 1253 2.5%
2019 15.33 1019th 1128 9.7%
2021 30.15 730th 1005 27.4%
2022 31.55 761st 1102 30.9%
2023 20.66 994th 1198 17.0%
2024 30.62 850th 1204 29.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central Lake Public Schools

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Rank History for all middle school students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.30 530th 806 34.2%
2007 62.01 391st 823 52.5%
2008 61.95 408th 839 51.4%
2009 53.57 539th 847 36.4%
2010 53.01 538th 851 36.8%
2011 58.03 456th 858 46.9%
2012 42.28 562nd 900 37.6%
2013 51.01 470th 919 48.9%
2014 53.79 446th 921 51.6%
2015 59.98 345th 919 62.5%
2016 52.20 406th 894 54.6%
2017 46.52 390th 821 52.5%
2018 34.57 587th 838 30.0%
2019 34.82 516th 792 34.8%
2021 25.04 520th 675 23.0%
2022 32.08 525th 776 32.3%
2023 41.47 496th 883 43.8%
2024 55.87 323rd 897 64.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.47 264th 815 67.6%
2019 51.19 307th 672 54.3%
2023 61.85 242nd 825 70.7%
2024 59.68 262nd 836 68.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.08 534th 797 33.0%
2023 56.35 279th 776 64.0%
2024 70.85 170th 786 78.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.15 568th 678 16.2%
2019 18.70 535th 624 14.3%
2022 22.06 519th 638 18.7%
2023 30.01 497th 688 27.8%
2024 36.71 449th 701 35.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.04 256th 705 63.7%
2007 68.82 266th 767 65.3%
2008 76.15 185th 750 75.3%
2009 54.03 437th 754 42.0%
2010 82.19 108th 765 85.9%
2011 65.24 343rd 784 56.3%
2012 63.88 288th 773 62.7%
2013 60.18 330th 805 59.0%
2014 73.75 179th 799 77.6%
2015 57.70 364th 832 56.3%
2016 32.90 541st 852 36.5%
2017 35.27 496th 835 40.6%
2018 53.98 368th 824 55.3%
2019 36.79 428th 666 35.7%
2023 45.85 382nd 735 48.0%
2024 20.05 600th 743 19.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.79 44th 755 94.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.94 316th 710 55.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.37 448th 543 17.5%
2023 51.35 277th 611 54.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Central Lake Public Schools

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 424th 708 40.1%
2019 38.85 362nd 582 37.8%
2023 35.09 417th 647 35.5%
2024 18.61 546th 638 14.4%
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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.

Central Lake Public Schools Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Central Lake Public Schools

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 227 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 231
1989 221 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 228
1990 214 3 1 0 3 n/a n/a -2 219
1991 205 4 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 213
1992 204 4 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 212
1993 211 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 219
1994 248 1 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 271 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 271 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1997 278 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 307 1 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 297 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 290 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 283 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 259 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 266
2003 259 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 266
2004 247 1 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 265 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 271
2006 238 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 2 246
2007 229 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 1 233
2008 227 n/a n/a 3 2 n/a n/a 0 232
2009 402 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 368 0 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 351 0 0 4 8 2 16 0 381
2012 325 0 0 3 8 2 13 0 351
2013 310 0 0 3 8 1 13 0 335
2014 285 2 1 2 8 0 11 0 309
2015 274 1 1 3 7 1 10 0 297
2016 265 1 1 5 6 3 7 0 288
2017 252 1 1 8 8 0 11 0 281
2018 256 1 0 8 5 0 11 0 281
2019 268 1 0 6 5 0 10 0 290
2020 259 1 1 3 3 0 10 0 277
2021 249 1 1 3 4 0 6 0 264
2022 241 2 2 4 2 0 7 0 258
2023 231 1 1 7 2 0 5 0 247
2024 216 1 2 8 2 2 6 0 237

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 Central Lake Public Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 n/a n/a n/a
1989 228 n/a n/a 12.3
1990 219 19.0 11.5 11.4
1991 213 n/a n/a n/a
1992 212 n/a n/a n/a
1993 219 n/a 0.0 0
1994 256 19.3 13.3 22.3
1995 275 17.1 16.1 16
1996 275 17.1 16.1 16
1997 281 17.0 16.5 20.6
1998 313 17.0 18.4 22
1999 304 17.0 17.9 18.8
2000 292 17.1 17.1 28.4
2001 287 18.3 15.7 22.6
2002 266 17.9 14.9 22.9
2003 266 17.9 14.9 22.9
2004 253 17.9 14.1 24.1
2005 271 16.3 16.6 30.3
2006 246 17.5 14.1 23
2007 233 15.8 14.7 34.5
2008 232 15.2 15.3 40.1
2009 409 20.9 19.6 49.1
2010 378 20.3 18.5 54.5
2011 381 20.4 18.6 46.7
2012 351 20.0 17.4 52.1
2013 335 19.7 17.0 51.3
2014 309 21.1 14.6 50.2
2015 297 21.0 14.1 49.5
2016 288 20.0 14.4 59
2017 281 20.4 13.7 59.1
2018 281 18.4 15.2 61.2
2019 290 18.4 15.7 71
2020 277 18.4 15.0 65
2021 264 17.4 15.1 67
2022 258 22.7 11.3 69.8
2023 247 23.4 10.5 76.5
2024 237 25.9 9.1 74.3

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 Central Lake Public Schools

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 n/a n/a n/a
1989 228 n/a n/a 12.3
1990 219 19.0 11.5 11.4
1991 213 n/a n/a n/a
1992 212 n/a n/a n/a
1993 219 n/a 0.0 0
1994 256 19.3 13.3 22.3
1995 275 17.1 16.1 16
1996 275 17.1 16.1 16
1997 281 17.0 16.5 20.6
1998 313 17.0 18.4 22
1999 304 17.0 17.9 18.8
2000 292 17.1 17.1 28.4
2001 287 18.3 15.7 22.6
2002 266 17.9 14.9 22.9
2003 266 17.9 14.9 22.9
2004 253 17.9 14.1 24.1
2005 271 16.3 16.6 30.3
2006 246 17.5 14.1 23
2007 233 15.8 14.7 34.5
2008 232 15.2 15.3 40.1
2009 409 20.9 19.6 49.1
2010 378 20.3 18.5 54.5
2011 381 20.4 18.6 46.7
2012 351 20.0 17.4 52.1
2013 335 19.7 17.0 51.3
2014 309 21.1 14.6 50.2
2015 297 21.0 14.1 49.5
2016 288 20.0 14.4 59
2017 281 20.4 13.7 59.1
2018 281 18.4 15.2 61.2
2019 290 18.4 15.7 71
2020 277 18.4 15.0 65
2021 264 17.4 15.1 67
2022 258 22.7 11.3 69.8
2023 247 23.4 10.5 76.5
2024 237 25.9 9.1 74.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Lake Public Schools

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $955 (8.0%) $10,972 (92.0%) $11,927
2020 $1,007 (7.8%) $11,937 (92.2%) $12,944
2021 $1,745 (12.9%) $11,797 (87.1%) $13,542
2022 $2,160 (12.6%) $15,043 (87.4%) $17,202
2023 $2,422 (12.3%) $17,263 (87.7%) $19,685

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Lake Public Schools

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1088th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 986th of 1470 Elementary schools
 10.2%
Ranks 516th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 496th of 883 Middle schools
 9%
Ranks 428th of 666 High schoolsRanks 382nd of 735 High schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Lake Public Schools)45.818.8
 27.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Lake Public Schools)45.818.8
 27.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central Lake Public Schools)20.837.5
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Central Lake Public Schools)20.837.5
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade Math (Central Lake Public Schools)23.145
 21.9%
   4th Grade Math (Central Lake Public Schools)23.145
 21.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.836.7
 5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lake Public Schools)2520
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lake Public Schools)2520
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lake Public Schools)44.425
 19.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lake Public Schools)44.425
 19.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Central Lake Public Schools)21.412.5
 8.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Central Lake Public Schools)21.412.5
 8.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lake Public Schools)55.266.7
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Lake Public Schools)55.266.7
 11.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Lake Public Schools)27.633.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Central Lake Public Schools)27.633.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Central Lake Public Schools)38.530
 8.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Central Lake Public Schools)38.530
 8.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Central Lake Public Schools)38.542.9
 4.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Central Lake Public Schools)38.542.9
 4.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290247
 14.8%
African American11
American Indian52
 60%
Asian01
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White268231
 13.8%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%76.5%
 5.5%


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Central Lake Public Schools ranks 806th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Lake Public Schools are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Central Lake Public Schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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