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Spring Lake High School

Public | 9-12 | 810 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 26, 2012

The academics are great here. They are top 2% in the nation. The work is challenging but not too challenging. There is a downfall though. The kids are terrible. I've seen people making fun of kids with disabilities. The kids are very materialistic and money is priority to them. They are snotty and rude. I've gone to SLHS for one year and I can't wait to leave. I'm switching schools next year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 13, 2010

Spring Lake High School is one of the best schools in MI and they have the test scores to prove it. They scored well above the state average in every area of the ACT. I attended Spring Lake, and I wouldn't send my children anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

I love it for so many reasons! First the academics; 2nd in the state, top 2% in the nation! And the teachers are so supportive, intelligent and dedicated!


Posted May 12, 2008

Spring Lake Schools is one of the best schools in the West Michigan area. I have went to SLPS for 3 years now and I have to say it is amazing. The teachers are great, they help you when you needed. No questions asked. They cator to your needs. I have went to almost 10 different schools and by far, Spring Lake is the best!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 7, 2005

Spring Lake public schools is the best experience your child will have in his/her academic career if you send them to this school. They provide a secured learning enviorment along with nice teachers and healthy lunches. The teachers are more than happy to help your child before or after school with a problem he/she is struggling with. The only reason your child would not succeed in this magnificant school district is if he/she just doesn't care. I used to think I wasn't very smart, till I got to Spring Lake. Now I have a 3.9 and I'm in Calculis in tenth grade. I am very proud of my accomplishment. Your child will be, too. Spring Lake is the best school district in West Michigan, overall. Their knowledge about teaching and learning will help your child succeed!
—Submitted by SL Student, a student


Posted June 5, 2005

Spring Lake is a wonderful school system with a great staff. This I say as a member of the class of 2005 and honor graduate. All of the teachers that I had for my 4 years in the high school were amazing. Security is taken seriously as are displinary cases. Some things do go lax, as in the dress code, yet these are minimal. The entire staff prepares their students for both the real world and the acedemic world. My main complaint with the SLPS system would be the unequal billing of the sports. It's not only girl's sports that under attended, but other activities such as track and soccer that get very little respect. Same with the club programs. Overall, I feel that Spring Lake is the best school system in West Michigan and I will proudly send my future children through the system.
—Submitted by K Van Ness, a former student


Posted January 6, 2005

I am a student at Spring Lake High School, and I feel that as an 11th grader there, I am treated with upmost respect, and feel that it is a great school. Spring Lake High School provides students with discipline, and a sense of security. Spring Lake High School also is a state of the art facility, and I feel very lucky to be able to attend there as a student. The teachers are the best around...especially Miss. G., and you recieve a quality education. If you are thinking of where to have your children go to school, choose Spring Lake Schools. They are worth it! -Ryan
—Submitted by Ryan Mills, a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

203 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Reading

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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16140 148th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
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Phone: (616) 846-5501

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