Lake Fenton High School

Summary:

Lake Fenton High School is a public high school located in Linden, Michigan, serving 695 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Linden Community Schools district, which is ranked 90 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lake Fenton High School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores, with 60.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, 63.5% in M-Step/Social Studies, 66.1% in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 28.7% in SAT/Mathematics. This academic excellence is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Bendle High School and CA Alternative EdAtlantis, which struggle with much lower proficiency rates. Additionally, Lake Fenton High School maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.2% to 97.3% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate of 1.1% to 2.6%, outperforming the state average and nearby schools.

While Lake Fenton High School has a predominantly white student population (88.78%), it has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.79% to 29.5% over the past three years, which is lower than nearby schools like Bendle High School and CA Alternative EdAtlantis. This suggests a diverse socioeconomic mix, which can contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.6% in 2020-2021 to 19.9% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4070 Lahring Rd
       Linden, MI  48451-9471


(810) 591-9591

District: Lake Fenton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,360 Help


Feeder schools for Lake Fenton High School:

Elementary:    Torrey Hill Intermediate School
    West Shore Elementary School
Middle:    Lake Fenton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Compare Details Lake Fenton High School ranks better than 85.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lake Fenton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (88.8%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Fenton High School is 20. (See more...)
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Compare Lake Fenton High School employs 34.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Fenton High School is $13,360.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Fenton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Fenton High School 107th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Lake Fenton High School in the ranking list.)

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Lake Fenton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Fenton Community Schools 90th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Fenton High School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Fenton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.25 317th 705 55.0%
2007 70.42 246th 767 67.9%
2008 72.58 234th 750 68.8%
2009 66.65 315th 754 58.2%
2010 80.70 122nd 765 84.1%
2011 72.27 243rd 784 69.0%
2012 72.61 207th 773 73.2%
2013 73.18 200th 805 75.2%
2014 67.71 254th 799 68.2%
2015 61.21 333rd 832 60.0%
2016 66.65 257th 852 69.8%
2017 54.72 335th 835 59.9%
2018 68.56 240th 824 70.9%
2019 60.67 245th 666 63.2%
2021 44.96 291st 561 48.1%
2022 68.61 171st 531 67.8%
2023 69.89 181st 735 75.4%
2024 81.31 107th 743 85.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lake Fenton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.80 15th 315 95.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Fenton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.03 128th 755 83.0%
2019 61.88 168th 532 68.4%
2021 41.46 256th 417 38.6%
2022 58.06 162nd 369 56.1%
2023 57.63 233rd 614 62.1%
2024 89.28 41st 654 93.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Fenton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.42 223rd 710 68.6%
2019 65.32 183rd 554 67.0%
2021 40.48 271st 462 41.3%
2022 65.88 146th 416 64.9%
2023 59.47 219th 611 64.2%
2024 76.74 110th 619 82.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Fenton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.99 248th 707 64.9%
2019 44.39 308th 543 43.3%
2021 38.74 290th 472 38.6%
2022 61.27 174th 440 60.5%
2023 68.90 156th 611 74.5%
2024 80.20 96th 633 84.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lake Fenton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.73 4th 195 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Fenton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.51 248th 708 65.0%
2019 51.82 272nd 582 53.3%
2021 39.97 301st 516 41.7%
2022 63.43 181st 492 63.2%
2023 67.45 177th 647 72.6%
2024 78.63 102nd 638 84.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Lake Fenton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 1 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1989 481 1 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1990 431 0 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1991 430 0 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 416 0 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 394 0 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 410
1994 395 0 7 3 4 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 401 0 5 3 12 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 401 0 5 3 12 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 441 0 6 4 9 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 440 1 5 4 7 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 426 0 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 425 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 408 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 427 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 427 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 440 3 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2005 468 6 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 485
2006 502 5 4 2 6 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 510 2 3 7 6 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 508 4 4 3 9 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 492 7 3 5 8 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 511 9 5 7 8 n/a n/a 0 540
2011 500 9 5 11 9 0 0 0 534
2012 527 6 6 14 4 0 1 0 558
2013 586 11 6 19 6 1 1 0 630
2014 601 11 5 16 6 2 1 0 642
2015 601 14 7 15 2 2 5 0 646
2016 620 20 6 16 3 3 12 0 680
2017 629 19 6 17 2 2 14 0 689
2018 603 17 6 16 0 2 19 0 663
2019 645 10 3 19 1 1 12 0 691
2020 632 8 2 20 2 0 13 0 677
2021 625 5 2 19 2 0 17 0 670
2022 660 9 2 26 3 1 18 0 719
2023 617 11 3 34 3 1 26 0 695

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 Lake Fenton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 n/a n/a n/a
1989 501 n/a n/a 3
1990 450 33.0 13.6 3.3
1991 448 n/a n/a n/a
1992 430 n/a n/a 2.6
1993 410 n/a 0.0 2
1994 409 23.1 17.7 5.4
1995 421 22.5 18.7 3.6
1996 421 22.5 18.7 3.6
1997 460 24.0 19.2 2.6
1998 457 26.0 17.6 3.5
1999 443 26.0 17.0 4.1
2000 434 25.4 17.1 2.8
2001 416 22.6 18.4 4.8
2002 436 n/a n/a 6
2003 436 n/a n/a 6
2004 450 21.8 20.6 6
2005 485 25.3 19.2 8.7
2006 519 22.9 22.7 11.2
2007 528 28.5 18.5 19.5
2008 528 28.9 18.3 13.1
2009 515 27.8 18.5 20.4
2010 540 27.2 19.7 26.7
2011 534 27.1 19.6 30.5
2012 558 27.7 20.1 13.6
2013 630 28.4 22.1 29.7
2014 642 31.3 20.4 23.1
2015 646 31.0 20.8 22.3
2016 680 28.0 24.2 21.2
2017 689 28.4 24.2 22.2
2018 663 31.6 20.9 27.5
2019 691 34.0 20.3 26.5
2020 677 34.5 19.6 25.7
2021 670 32.4 20.6 21.8
2022 719 33.5 21.4 27.8
2023 695 34.6 20.0 29.5

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 Lake Fenton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 527 n/a n/a n/a
1989 501 n/a n/a 3
1990 450 33.0 13.6 3.3
1991 448 n/a n/a n/a
1992 430 n/a n/a 2.6
1993 410 n/a 0.0 2
1994 409 23.1 17.7 5.4
1995 421 22.5 18.7 3.6
1996 421 22.5 18.7 3.6
1997 460 24.0 19.2 2.6
1998 457 26.0 17.6 3.5
1999 443 26.0 17.0 4.1
2000 434 25.4 17.1 2.8
2001 416 22.6 18.4 4.8
2002 436 n/a n/a 6
2003 436 n/a n/a 6
2004 450 21.8 20.6 6
2005 485 25.3 19.2 8.7
2006 519 22.9 22.7 11.2
2007 528 28.5 18.5 19.5
2008 528 28.9 18.3 13.1
2009 515 27.8 18.5 20.4
2010 540 27.2 19.7 26.7
2011 534 27.1 19.6 30.5
2012 558 27.7 20.1 13.6
2013 630 28.4 22.1 29.7
2014 642 31.3 20.4 23.1
2015 646 31.0 20.8 22.3
2016 680 28.0 24.2 21.2
2017 689 28.4 24.2 22.2
2018 663 31.6 20.9 27.5
2019 691 34.0 20.3 26.5
2020 677 34.5 19.6 25.7
2021 670 32.4 20.6 21.8
2022 719 33.5 21.4 27.8
2023 695 34.6 20.0 29.5

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 Lake Fenton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $633 (6.3%) $9,490 (93.8%) $10,122
2020 $657 (6.2%) $9,949 (93.8%) $10,606
2021 $600 (5.4%) $10,465 (94.6%) $11,064
2022 $1,037 (8.7%) $10,935 (91.3%) $11,971
2023 $987 (7.4%) $12,373 (92.6%) $13,360

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Fenton 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 245th of 666 High schoolsRanks 181st of 735 High schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Lake Fenton High School)47.643
 4.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Lake Fenton Community Schools)47.643
 4.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Lake Fenton High School)60.962.9
 2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Lake Fenton Community Schools)60.962.9
 2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lake Fenton High School)36.734.4
 2.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lake Fenton Community Schools)36.734.4
 2.3%
   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 Students691695
 0.6%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian33
Hispanic1934
 78.9%
Pacific Islander11
White645617
 4.3%
Two or More Races1226
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.5%29.5%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Fenton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 695 students attended Lake Fenton High School.

Lake Fenton High School ranks 107th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lake Fenton High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Lake Fenton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Torrey Hill Intermediate School
Elementary : West Shore Elementary School
Middle : Lake Fenton Middle School


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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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