L'Anse Creuse High School is a public, magnet high school in Harrison Township, Michigan, United States. It is one of two high schools in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district, with the other being L'Anse Creuse High School - North.
Serving 1,172 students in grades 9-12, High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High School's student population of 1,172 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1580 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
66%
63%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School's ranking?
High School is ranked #1580 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are High School often compared to?
High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School?
The graduation rate of High School is 93%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend High School?
1,172 students attend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School?
High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does High School offer ?
High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High School part of?
High School is part of L'anse Creuse School District.
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