Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)

28850 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-1249
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,219 students in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
3,219 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#458 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
35%
40%
45%
26%
38%
74%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
71%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,561 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,493 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,561
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,493
$17,782

Best Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22980 E 13 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22020 Violet St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22100 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21601 Lanse St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
North Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23340 Elmira St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)?
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) manages 6 public schools serving 3,219 students.
What is the rank of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)?
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) is ranked #482 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)?
71% of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)?
Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,493 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,219 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 74% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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