South Lyon East High School

Summary:

South Lyon East High School is a public high school serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12 in South Lyon, Michigan, which is part of the South Lyon Community Schools district. The school has a strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Michigan and outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests.

One key differentiator of South Lyon East High School is its relatively homogeneous student population, with 77.68% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Walled Lake Central High School (75.8% White) and Salem High School (59.98% White). The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.2% to 99.1% over the past five years, and a relatively low dropout rate between 0.8% and 4.6% during the same period. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13.5% in 2018-2019 to 25.6% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than some nearby schools like Walled Lake Western High School (30.3%).

While South Lyon East High School is a high-performing school, there may be opportunities for improvement, such as addressing the racial homogeneity of the student population and exploring strategies to further reduce chronic absenteeism. Comparing the school's performance to nearby high-achieving schools, such as Northville High School and Salem High School, could provide valuable insights for the school and district to consider.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 52000 10 Mile Rd
       South Lyon, MI  48178-9757


(248) 573-8700

District: South Lyon Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,587 Help


Feeder schools for South Lyon East High School:

Elementary:    Ann L Dolsen Elementary School
    Salem Elementary School
    Sayre Elementary School
    Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
Middle:    Millennium Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  1,174

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.7%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Asian:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.4% Help


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Compare Details South Lyon East High School ranks better than 86.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Lyon East 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: White (77.7%), Hispanic (7%), Asian (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School is 20.7. (See more...)
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Compare South Lyon East High School employs 56.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Lyon East High School is $13,587.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Lyon East High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lyon East High School 99th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See South Lyon East High School in the ranking list.)

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South Lyon Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lyon Community Schools 78th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Lyon East High School

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Rank History for all students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 77.93 164th 754 78.2%
2010 87.48 57th 765 92.5%
2011 84.18 86th 784 89.0%
2012 92.43 39th 773 95.0%
2013 94.56 33rd 805 95.9%
2014 92.70 43rd 799 94.6%
2015 94.05 30th 832 96.4%
2016 93.08 37th 852 95.7%
2017 88.88 67th 835 92.0%
2018 90.01 63rd 824 92.4%
2019 93.23 38th 666 94.3%
2021 84.74 65th 561 88.4%
2022 84.18 81st 531 84.7%
2023 87.95 66th 735 91.0%
2024 82.40 99th 743 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.74 14th 315 95.6%
2019 64.85 19th 61 68.9%
2021 60.15 11th 25 56.0%
2023 70.23 28th 116 75.9%
2024 25.87 100th 130 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.54 108th 755 85.7%
2019 83.20 66th 532 87.6%
2021 34.73 289th 417 30.7%
2023 79.13 75th 614 87.8%
2024 72.39 131st 654 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.12 46th 710 93.5%
2019 91.73 33rd 554 94.0%
2021 82.41 60th 462 87.0%
2022 86.64 54th 416 87.0%
2023 74.60 108th 611 82.3%
2024 77.23 109th 619 82.4%
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Rank History for Male students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.03 86th 707 87.8%
2019 91.80 40th 543 92.6%
2021 79.04 72nd 472 84.7%
2022 72.04 121st 440 72.5%
2023 92.57 34th 611 94.4%
2024 81.13 93rd 633 85.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.79 53rd 63 15.9%
2024 76.39 17th 70 75.7%
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Rank History for African American students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.06 99th 254 61.0%
2021 75.49 15th 59 74.6%
2023 55.99 57th 170 66.5%
2024 67.10 42nd 188 77.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.00 17th 201 91.5%
2022 42.40 53rd 83 36.1%
2023 91.25 12th 190 93.7%
2024 49.60 91st 195 53.3%
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Rank History for White students at South Lyon East High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.68 54th 708 92.4%
2019 91.51 41st 582 93.0%
2021 80.41 78th 516 84.9%
2022 81.56 86th 492 82.5%
2023 87.06 64th 647 90.1%
2024 79.14 96th 638 85.0%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Lyon East High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 394 31 5 8 n/a n/a n/a 2 440
2009 592 43 9 14 2 n/a n/a 3 663
2010 807 59 11 16 1 n/a n/a 4 898
2011 816 62 9 16 2 0 1 0 906
2012 789 53 5 26 1 0 11 0 885
2013 798 59 11 25 1 0 16 0 910
2014 751 64 10 31 1 1 17 0 875
2015 792 61 13 31 0 1 18 0 916
2016 800 59 15 41 0 1 19 0 935
2017 826 59 26 46 0 1 26 0 984
2018 884 59 31 51 0 0 26 0 1051
2019 876 62 34 52 1 1 27 0 1053
2020 900 50 50 64 1 0 35 0 1100
2021 905 50 52 73 2 0 38 0 1120
2022 932 65 67 77 1 0 46 0 1188
2023 912 56 76 82 1 0 47 0 1174

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 South Lyon East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2008 440 20.7 21.3 15.5
2009 663 32.6 20.3 18
2010 898 41.9 21.4 19.6
2011 906 43.9 20.6 18.2
2012 885 42.5 20.8 23.1
2013 910 41.7 21.8 24
2014 875 43.9 19.9 21.6
2015 916 45.0 20.3 15.2
2016 935 45.0 20.7 14.7
2017 984 51.3 19.1 14.4
2018 1051 54.6 19.2 18.3
2019 1053 55.3 19.0 17.9
2020 1100 55.0 20.0 15.7
2021 1120 52.7 21.2 16.8
2022 1188 55.3 21.4 18.4
2023 1174 56.6 20.7 19.4

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 South Lyon East High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2008 440 20.7 21.3 15.5
2009 663 32.6 20.3 18
2010 898 41.9 21.4 19.6
2011 906 43.9 20.6 18.2
2012 885 42.5 20.8 23.1
2013 910 41.7 21.8 24
2014 875 43.9 19.9 21.6
2015 916 45.0 20.3 15.2
2016 935 45.0 20.7 14.7
2017 984 51.3 19.1 14.4
2018 1051 54.6 19.2 18.3
2019 1053 55.3 19.0 17.9
2020 1100 55.0 20.0 15.7
2021 1120 52.7 21.2 16.8
2022 1188 55.3 21.4 18.4
2023 1174 56.6 20.7 19.4

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 South Lyon East High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.9%) $10,218 (98.1%) $10,415
2020 $206 (2.0%) $10,102 (98.0%) $10,308
2021 $896 (8.0%) $10,327 (92.0%) $11,222
2022 $287 (2.5%) $11,355 (97.5%) $11,642
2023 $662 (4.9%) $12,925 (95.1%) $13,587

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Lyon East 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 38th of 666 High schoolsRanks 66th of 735 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (South Lyon East High School)73.652.6
 21%
   11th Grade Social Studies (South Lyon Community Schools)70.755.1
 15.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (South Lyon East High School)75.767.4
 8.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (South Lyon Community Schools)77.470.9
 6.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Lyon East High School)59.547.7
 11.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Lyon Community Schools)66.952.9
 14%
   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 Students10531174
 11.5%
African American6256
 9.7%
American Indian11
Asian3476
 123.5%
Hispanic5282
 57.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White876912
 4.1%
Two or More Races2747
 74.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.9%19.4%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Lyon East High School

South Lyon East High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ann L Dolsen Elementary School
Elementary : Salem Elementary School
Elementary : Sayre Elementary School
Elementary : Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
Middle : Millennium Middle School

South Lyon East High School ranks 99th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,174 students attended South Lyon East High School.

Students at South Lyon East High School are 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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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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