Central Lake Public Schools

Central Lake Public Schools

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
8169 W State St,  Central Lake, MI
3.5
4.0
258 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Lenore Weaver
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.53

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
265:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
93.5%
Hispanic
2.8%
Two or more races
2%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ferris State University 16 Students
Grand Valley State University 15 Students
Northern Michigan University 15 Students
Central Michigan University 13 Students
Michigan State University 11 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 7 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 7 Students
Michigan Technological University 6 Students
Northwestern Michigan College 6 Students
Alma College 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 3 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Graphic Design 2 Students
Veterinary Sciences 2 Students
Arts 2 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 2 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 Students
Agriculture 1 Students
Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 12 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/29/2019
I liked the fact that it was a small school and you got to know everyone on a personal level, I did not, however, appreciate the fact that the teachers were below average. I felt as if I could have obtained more information going to a different school because there are only a handful of good teachers in central lake.
4.0 NicheUser
4/19/2013
The teachers at CL are quite caring and willing to give individualized attention to students as well as relate learning concepts to student's experiences.
4.0 NicheUser
4/19/2013
Athletics is the most important extracurricular activity, and the majority of students participate. Apart from sports, however, there are only a few options; genealogy club, dance, and 4-H.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/19/2025
A small community school that cares for their students and works extra hard to make sure everyone’s needs are met. Some of the teachers help in many ways to keep you on track. Do issues occasionally arise?? Yes absolutely but that happens in all schools and it gets worked through as diligently as po...
2.0 parent
4/9/2024
They trespass parents when we raise our voices because they're not listening to the concerns nor the FACTS WHILE protecting our young children. The bullying is OUT of control. Kids getting attacked in the bathroom DURING CLASS HOURS. Not once but 4 separate occasions. Teachers making fun and picking...
5.0 parent
2/17/2020
My experience was very good. Both my wife and I felt better educated then other students in our College freshman class.
5.0 parent
6/1/2015
My son just graduated from kindergarten and I am very pleased with the school year! I found the staff to be very caring, patient and great at what they do. There was excellent communication between us. He gained a lot of social skills this year, besides what he learned academically. He was also in a...

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