South Lake School District

The South Lake School District is located in St. Clair Shores, MI and includes 6 schools that serve 2,521 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The South Lake School District spends $10,095 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 44% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South Lake School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MI state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South Lake School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the South Lake School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South Lake School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.