Is South Lyon East High School a good school?

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

How many students attend South Lyon East High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,181 students attended South Lyon East High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Lyon East High School?

Students at South Lyon East High School are 77% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into 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

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:
99^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,587

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: 18.6

Number of students: 1,181

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Asian:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Lyon East High School ranks better than 86.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.4. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.3%), Hispanic (6.8%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare South Lyon East High School employs 63.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 99^th 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 78^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2009	77.93	164^th	754	78.2%
2010	87.48	57^th	765	92.5%
2011	84.18	86^th	784	89.0%
2012	92.43	39^th	773	95.0%
2013	94.56	33^rd	805	95.9%
2014	92.70	43^rd	799	94.6%
2015	94.05	30^th	832	96.4%
2016	93.08	37^th	852	95.7%
2017	88.88	67^th	835	92.0%
2018	90.01	63^rd	824	92.4%
2019	93.23	38^th	666	94.3%
2021	84.74	65^th	561	88.4%
2022	84.18	81^st	531	84.7%
2023	87.95	66^th	735	91.0%
2024	82.40	99^th	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
2018	85.74	14^th	315	95.6%
2019	64.85	19^th	61	68.9%
2021	60.15	11^th	25	56.0%
2023	70.23	28^th	116	75.9%
2024	25.87	100^th	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
2018	78.54	108^th	755	85.7%
2019	83.20	66^th	532	87.6%
2021	34.73	289^th	417	30.7%
2023	79.13	75^th	614	87.8%
2024	72.39	131^st	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
2018	91.12	46^th	710	93.5%
2019	91.73	33^rd	554	94.0%
2021	82.41	60^th	462	87.0%
2022	86.64	54^th	416	87.0%
2023	74.60	108^th	611	82.3%
2024	77.23	109^th	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
2018	84.03	86^th	707	87.8%
2019	91.80	40^th	543	92.6%
2021	79.04	72^nd	472	84.7%
2022	72.04	121^st	440	72.5%
2023	92.57	34^th	611	94.4%
2024	81.13	93^rd	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	53^rd	63	15.9%
2024	76.39	17^th	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
2018	49.06	99^th	254	61.0%
2021	75.49	15^th	59	74.6%
2023	55.99	57^th	170	66.5%
2024	67.10	42^nd	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
2018	92.00	17^th	201	91.5%
2022	42.40	53^rd	83	36.1%
2023	91.25	12^th	190	93.7%
2024	49.60	91^st	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
2018	89.68	54^th	708	92.4%
2019	91.51	41^st	582	93.0%
2021	80.41	78^th	516	84.9%
2022	81.56	86^th	492	82.5%
2023	87.06	64^th	647	90.1%
2024	79.14	96^th	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.

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
2024	913	63	79	80	1	1	44	0	1181

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
2024	1181	63.3	18.6	20.6

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
2024	1181	63.3	18.6	20.6

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 38^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 66^th 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)	73.6	52.6	21%
11th Grade Social Studies (South Lyon Community Schools)	70.7	55.1	15.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (South Lyon East High School)	75.7	67.4	8.3%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (South Lyon Community Schools)	77.4	70.9	6.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Lyon East High School)	59.5	47.7	11.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Lyon Community Schools)	66.9	52.9	14%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1053	1174	11.5%
African American	62	56	9.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	34	76	123.5%
Hispanic	52	82	57.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	876	912	4.1%
Two or More Races	27	47	74.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.9%	19.4%	1.5%

Schools Near South Lyon East High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Lyon East High School	Public	9-12	52000 10 Mile Rd	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8700	1,181	63	18.6	20.6%	913 (77.3%)	63 (5.3%)	80 (6.8%)	79 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (3.7%)	82.4	99^th of 743 public high schools	86.7%		88	66^th of 735 public high schools	91.0%	33			65.6	36.7						52.3		55.9	$13,587	$662	$12,925
Novi High School	Public	8-12	24062 Taft Rd	Novi	48375	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 449-1500	2,094	122	17.1	10.8%	746 (35.6%)	148 (7.1%)	98 (4.7%)	1,020 (48.7%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	75 (3.6%)	96.1	22^nd of 743 public high schools	97.0%		92.8	38^th of 735 public high schools	94.8%	16			82.8	64.9						59.9		63.3	$14,666	$675	$13,992
South Lyon High School	Public	9-12	1000 N Lafayette St	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8150	1,253	78	16.0	18.0%	1,109 (88.5%)	20 (1.6%)	58 (4.6%)	38 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.2%)	81.8	103^rd of 743 public high schools	86.1%		93.8	29^th of 735 public high schools	96.1%	74			62.2	39.1						51.2		54.9	$14,159	$879	$13,279
Northville High School	Public	9-12	45700 6 Mile Rd	Northville	48168	Wayne County	Northville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 344-3800	2,489	107	23.2	7.7%	1,639 (65.8%)	53 (2.1%)	114 (4.6%)	581 (23.3%)	8 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	91 (3.7%)	96.2	19^th of 743 public high schools	97.4%		98.8	4^th of 735 public high schools	99.5%	15			84.2	64.3						64.5		59.7	$12,779	$1,238	$11,541
Walled Lake Western High School	Public	9-12	600 Beck Rd	Commerce Township	48390	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-4400	1,049	59	17.9	36.8%	616 (58.7%)	165 (15.7%)	117 (11.2%)	93 (8.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	53 (5.1%)	69.6	179^th of 743 public high schools	75.9%		57.4	289^th of 735 public high schools	60.7%	110			65.7	43.2						35.9		38.9	$16,875	$1,460	$15,415
James R Geisler Middle School	Public	6-12	46720 W Pontiac Trl	Commerce Township	48390	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-2900	581	29	20.1	44.2%	285 (49.1%)	118 (20.3%)	66 (11.4%)	78 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.3%)								(n/a)	74.1	49.7			34.6	44.3	34.1	38.9	53.4		32.0		$15,535	$769	$14,767
Career Preparation	Public	9-12	41500 Gardenbrook Rd	Novi	48375	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 449-1717	25	1	29.7	68.0%	12 (48.0%)	9 (36.0%)	2 (8.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)													$3,350	$422	$2,928
Oakland Schools Technical CampusSW	Public	9-12	1000 Beck Rd	Wixom	48393	Oakland County	Oakland Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 668-5600	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oakland FlexTech High School	Public, Charter	9-12	23801 Industrial Park Dr	Farmington Hills	48335	Oakland County	Oakland FlexTech High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 426-8530	195	13	15.2	54.4%	124 (63.6%)	41 (21.0%)	12 (6.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.7%)	46.1	370^th of 743 public high schools	50.2%		46.4	380^th of 735 public high schools	48.3%	10			40.4							36.7		34.7	$11,035	$1,840	$9,195
Walled Lake Central High School	Public	8-12	1600 E Oakley Park Rd	Commerce Township	48390	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-4700	1,135	62	18.3	35.5%	845 (74.4%)	120 (10.6%)	67 (5.9%)	54 (4.8%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (3.8%)	65.4	211^th of 743 public high schools	71.6%		60.9	250^th of 735 public high schools	66.0%	39			53.2	37.0						36.7		45.2	$15,910	$1,905	$14,005

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