Lake Orion High School is a public high school located in Orion Township, Michigan, United States. It is a part of Lake Orion Community Schools. Its motto is "Once a dragon, always a dragon," coined by Jeff Heath.
Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, Learning Options 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Options High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Learning Options High School's student population of 73 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
73 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1893
Colors
White, Green
School Motto
Protect the Thunder
School Rankings
Learning Options 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 Learning Options High School is 0.52, 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
#2648 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Options High School's ranking?
Learning Options High School is ranked #2648 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Learning Options High School?
The graduation rate of Learning Options High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Learning Options High School?
73 students attend Learning Options High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Learning Options High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learning Options High School?
Learning Options High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Learning Options High School offer ?
Learning Options High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Learning Options High School part of?
Learning Options High School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools.
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