Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lanse Area School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanse Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Lanse Area School's student population of 490 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
At L'Anse Area Schools, students, staff and families work together to develop individual strengths, talents and responsibilities in a caring, respectful and safe environment.
School Rankings
Lanse Area 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 Lanse Area School is 0.54, 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
#1851 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lanse Area School's ranking?
Lanse Area School is ranked #1851 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lanse Area School often compared to?
Lanse Area Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baraga School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanse Area School?
The graduation rate of Lanse Area School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lanse Area School?
490 students attend Lanse Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lanse Area School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lanse Area School?
Lanse Area School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lanse Area School offer ?
Lanse Area School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lanse Area School part of?
Lanse Area School is part of L'anse Area Schools.
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