Is Spring Lake High School a good school?

Yes! Spring Lake High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11 th of 743 Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Spring Lake High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 788 students attended Spring Lake High School.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Lake High School?

Students at Spring Lake High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Spring Lake High School?

Spring Lake High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Holmes Elementary School Elementary : Jeffers Elementary School Middle : Spring Lake Intermediate School Middle : Spring Lake Middle School

Spring Lake High School

Summary:

Spring Lake High School is a public high school in Spring Lake, Michigan, serving 788 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Spring Lake Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Spring Lake High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Michigan, with a statewide ranking of 11th out of 743 schools. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than state averages across standardized tests, and it has an exceptional four-year graduation rate above 95%, compared to the state average. While the student population is predominantly white, the school has a more diverse racial makeup than nearby schools, including higher percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. Spring Lake High School also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Muskegon Heights Academy, a public magnet charter school, has significantly lower academic performance and a higher dropout rate. Spring Lake High School also has higher per-student spending than the state average and nearby schools, which may contribute to its exceptional outcomes. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively high, and its racial diversity, while better than surrounding schools, still skews heavily towards white students, raising questions about the school's efforts to promote equity and inclusion.

Detail:

Public 9-12

16140 148th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456-9550

(616) 846-5501

District: Spring Lake Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,062

Feeder schools for Spring Lake High School:

Elementary:	Holmes Elementary School
	Jeffers Elementary School
Middle:	Spring Lake Intermediate School
	Spring Lake Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 788

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Lake High School ranks better than 98.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spring Lake 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 (91.2%), Hispanic (3%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Lake High School is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Spring Lake High School employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Lake High School is $14,062.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Lake High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Lake High School 11^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Spring Lake High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Spring Lake Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Lake Public Schools 7^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Lake High School

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Rank History for all students at Spring Lake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	93.15	15^th	705	97.9%
2007	94.80	8^th	767	99.0%
2008	95.83	5^th	750	99.3%
2009	95.36	6^th	754	99.2%
2010	92.95	8^th	765	99.0%
2011	91.94	14^th	784	98.2%
2012	94.29	31^st	773	96.0%
2013	90.71	52^nd	805	93.5%
2014	86.08	82^nd	799	89.7%
2015	94.05	29^th	832	96.5%
2016	95.73	21^st	852	97.5%
2017	84.39	98^th	835	88.3%
2018	95.49	30^th	824	96.4%
2019	91.62	47^th	666	92.9%
2021	67.16	134^th	561	76.1%
2022	96.54	19^th	531	96.4%
2023	90.40	48^th	735	93.5%
2024	98.08	11^th	743	98.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Lake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.45	11^th	130	91.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Lake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	85.76	63^rd	755	91.7%
2019	96.61	15^th	532	97.2%
2021	81.25	58^th	417	86.1%
2022	97.76	8^th	369	97.8%
2023	71.03	127^th	614	79.3%
2024	98.10	13^th	654	98.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Spring Lake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	95.75	15^th	710	97.9%
2019	91.10	40^th	554	92.8%
2021	69.74	105^th	462	77.3%
2022	96.31	11^th	416	97.4%
2023	91.14	33^rd	611	94.6%
2024	97.73	9^th	619	98.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Spring Lake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	92.94	36^th	707	94.9%
2019	89.11	50^th	543	90.8%
2021	60.73	145^th	472	69.3%
2022	95.26	26^th	440	94.1%
2023	84.90	70^th	611	88.5%
2024	97.29	10^th	633	98.4%

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Rank History for White students at Spring Lake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	94.10	30^th	708	95.8%
2019	88.68	59^th	582	89.9%
2021	64.44	140^th	516	72.9%
2022	95.85	17^th	492	96.5%
2023	90.21	49^th	647	92.4%
2024	96.95	16^th	638	97.5%

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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 Spring Lake High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	866	4	8	17	5	n/a	n/a	-21	879
1989	827	3	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	-24	820
1990	788	3	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	-23	785
1991	762	3	5	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	783
1992	746	1	6	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	773
1993	758	0	8	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	781
1994	801	0	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	817
1995	860	0	8	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	875
1996	860	0	8	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	875
1997	1036	0	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1054
1998	1084	2	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1104
1999	1112	0	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1125
2000	1138	3	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1156
2001	617	2	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
2002	703	3	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	715
2003	703	3	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	715
2004	766	7	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	787
2005	779	6	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	805
2006	782	8	15	8	1	n/a	n/a	1	815
2007	796	5	16	9	3	n/a	n/a	1	830
2008	790	10	13	5	2	n/a	n/a	2	822
2009	806	7	11	4	2	n/a	n/a	3	833
2010	796	8	10	5	2	n/a	n/a	4	825
2011	767	9	8	11	1	2	12	0	810
2012	742	9	11	13	1	2	14	0	792
2013	737	9	11	12	0	2	17	0	788
2014	765	11	9	17	1	3	22	0	828
2015	741	7	8	17	1	0	23	0	797
2016	790	9	8	15	0	0	19	0	841
2017	803	9	11	19	1	1	15	0	859
2018	790	7	18	23	1	1	11	0	851
2019	800	10	16	26	1	1	17	0	871
2020	754	10	16	23	2	1	12	0	818
2021	774	12	13	23	2	3	12	0	839
2022	759	15	20	21	1	2	13	0	831
2023	719	8	20	24	1	2	14	0	788

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

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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 Spring Lake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	879	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	820	n/a	n/a	3.8
1990	785	51.0	15.3	3.9
1991	783	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	773	n/a	n/a	4.7
1993	781	n/a	0.0	7.7
1994	817	43.3	18.9	5.5
1995	875	43.7	20.0	10.9
1996	875	43.7	20.0	10.9
1997	1054	55.0	19.2	8
1998	1104	60.0	18.4	9.2
1999	1125	61.0	18.4	9.4
2000	1156	60.0	19.3	12.1
2001	629	37.9	16.6	17.2
2002	715	31.6	22.6	12.6
2003	715	31.6	22.6	12.6
2004	787	36.2	21.7	12.5
2005	805	36.7	21.9	13
2006	815	36.9	22.1	13.8
2007	830	38.1	21.8	13.9
2008	822	39.2	21.0	13.8
2009	833	38.6	21.6	14.3
2010	825	39.2	21.0	15.3
2011	810	37.9	21.3	17.5
2012	792	35.5	22.2	21.2
2013	788	37.2	21.1	17.8
2014	828	36.4	22.7	17.5
2015	797	37.0	21.5	15.2
2016	841	36.0	23.3	15.9
2017	859	38.1	22.5	15.9
2018	851	38.0	22.3	16.9
2019	871	37.8	23.0	15
2020	818	39.5	20.6	17.2
2021	839	38.4	21.8	18.1
2022	831	40.0	20.7	14.7
2023	788	39.8	19.7	15.7

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 Spring Lake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	879	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	820	n/a	n/a	3.8
1990	785	51.0	15.3	3.9
1991	783	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	773	n/a	n/a	4.7
1993	781	n/a	0.0	7.7
1994	817	43.3	18.9	5.5
1995	875	43.7	20.0	10.9
1996	875	43.7	20.0	10.9
1997	1054	55.0	19.2	8
1998	1104	60.0	18.4	9.2
1999	1125	61.0	18.4	9.4
2000	1156	60.0	19.3	12.1
2001	629	37.9	16.6	17.2
2002	715	31.6	22.6	12.6
2003	715	31.6	22.6	12.6
2004	787	36.2	21.7	12.5
2005	805	36.7	21.9	13
2006	815	36.9	22.1	13.8
2007	830	38.1	21.8	13.9
2008	822	39.2	21.0	13.8
2009	833	38.6	21.6	14.3
2010	825	39.2	21.0	15.3
2011	810	37.9	21.3	17.5
2012	792	35.5	22.2	21.2
2013	788	37.2	21.1	17.8
2014	828	36.4	22.7	17.5
2015	797	37.0	21.5	15.2
2016	841	36.0	23.3	15.9
2017	859	38.1	22.5	15.9
2018	851	38.0	22.3	16.9
2019	871	37.8	23.0	15
2020	818	39.5	20.6	17.2
2021	839	38.4	21.8	18.1
2022	831	40.0	20.7	14.7
2023	788	39.8	19.7	15.7

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 Spring Lake High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$658 (6.7%)	$9,156 (93.3%)	$9,814
2020	$549 (5.3%)	$9,853 (94.7%)	$10,402
2021	$1,316 (11.9%)	$9,721 (88.1%)	$11,038
2022	$1,107 (9.3%)	$10,788 (90.7%)	$11,895
2023	$1,418 (10.1%)	$12,644 (89.9%)	$14,062

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Lake High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 48^th of 735 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Spring Lake High School)	58.1	44.2	13.9%
11th Grade Social Studies (Spring Lake Public Schools)	57.7	44.1	13.6%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Spring Lake High School)	84.8	75.4	9.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Spring Lake Public Schools)	81.2	74.1	7.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Spring Lake High School)	69.1	63.8	5.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Spring Lake Public Schools)	66	62	4%
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	871	788	9.5%
African American	10	8	20%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	16	20	25%
Hispanic	26	24	7.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	800	719	10.1%
Two or More Races	17	14	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15%	15.7%	0.7%

Schools Near Spring Lake High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Lake High School	Public	9-12	16140 148th Ave	Spring Lake	49456	Ottawa County	Spring Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 846-5501	788	40	19.7	15.7%	719 (91.2%)	8 (1.0%)	24 (3.0%)	20 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (1.8%)	98.1	11^th of 743 public high schools	98.5%		90.4	48^th of 735 public high schools	93.5%	37	83.0	62.6	74.7	67.0	$14,062	$1,418	$12,644
Spring Lake Alternative Education	Public	9-12	14707 Leonard Rd	Spring Lake	49456	Ottawa County	Spring Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 847-7587	26	2	15.9	76.9%	21 (80.8%)	3 (11.5%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)								(n/a)					$16,247	$588	$15,659
Career Development School	Public	9-12	106 S 6th St	Grand Haven	49417	Ottawa County	Grand Haven Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 850-6800	8	0	32.0		7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$30,320	$829	$29,490
Central High School	Public	9-12	106 S 6th St	Grand Haven	49417	Ottawa County	Grand Haven Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 850-6800	101	7	15.0	61.4%	79 (78.2%)	3 (3.0%)	10 (9.9%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)	24.4	561^st of 743 public high schools	24.5%		21.3	577^th of 735 public high schools	21.5%	16	30.3		28.1	21.9	$22,880	$864	$22,016
Grand Haven High School	Public	9-12	17001 Ferris St	Grand Haven	49417	Ottawa County	Grand Haven Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 850-6000	1,732	94	18.3	24.5%	1,503 (86.8%)	24 (1.4%)	115 (6.6%)	27 (1.6%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (3.3%)	84.1	85^th of 743 public high schools	88.6%		92.1	40^th of 735 public high schools	94.6%	45	71.1	43.3	54.0	47.0	$14,983	$1,012	$13,971
Fruitport Alternative High School	Public	9-12	3255 Pontaluna Rd	Fruitport	49415	Muskegon County	Fruitport Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 865-3101	17	1	14.1	70.6%	12 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)				45.5	$11,398	$987	$10,411
Fruitport Adult Education	Public	9-12	357 N 6th Ave	Fruitport	49415	Muskegon County	Fruitport Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 865-3114	27	2	14.2	70.4%	22 (81.5%)	2 (7.4%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)					$11,169	$987	$10,182
Fruitport High School	Public	9-12	357 N 6th Ave	Fruitport	49415	Muskegon County	Fruitport Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 865-3101	810	48	16.8	50.9%	685 (84.6%)	31 (3.8%)	50 (6.2%)	10 (1.2%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.6%)	53.6	309^th of 743 public high schools	58.4%		55	310^th of 735 public high schools	57.8%	1	51.3	28.0	28.7	44.4	$14,666	$1,565	$13,101
Brooks Correctional Facility	Public	9-12	2500 S Sheridan Dr	Muskegon	49444	Muskegon County	Michigan Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(231) 773-9200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mona Shores High School	Public	9-12	1121 Seminole Rd	Muskegon	49441	Muskegon County	Mona Shores Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 780-4711	1,268	78	16.2	42.0%	929 (73.3%)	149 (11.8%)	95 (7.5%)	25 (2.0%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (5.1%)	57.7	284^th of 743 public high schools	61.8%		50.8	344^th of 735 public high schools	53.2%	60	59.5	34.5	24.3	41.1	$14,874	$1,461	$13,412

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