Bear Lake High School

Summary:

Bear Lake High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Bear Lake, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 127 students. The school is part of the Benzie County Central Schools district, which is ranked 337 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for Bear Lake High School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (17.32%) compared to the state average of 8.2%. The school has also maintained a high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.3% to 100% over the past 5 years, outperforming the state average. However, Bear Lake High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.1% to 29.7% over the same period, which is an area of concern. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with some subjects and grade levels outperforming the state average, while others underperform.

Comparing Bear Lake High School to nearby schools, Frankfort High School, located 15.52 miles away, has higher overall performance metrics, including a 4-star rating, higher graduation rates, and better test scores across various subjects and grade levels. Manistee Middle High School, located 15.8 miles away, has a larger student population and more diverse racial makeup, but also struggles with higher chronic absenteeism and dropout rates compared to Bear Lake High School. The school's relatively low socioeconomic status, with 67.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to some of the challenges it faces.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 7748 Cody St
       Bear Lake, MI  49614-9789


(231) 864-3133

District: Bear Lake Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
572nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,420 Help


Feeder schools for Bear Lake High School:

Elementary:    Bear Lake Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  118

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Hispanic:
11.0%
American Indian:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.3% Help


 See top rated Michigan high schools

 Compare Bear Lake High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Bear Lake High School ranks worse than 55.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Bear Lake High School ranks worse than 77% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.39. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bear Lake High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (11%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bear Lake High School is 18.5. (See more...)
Help
Compare Bear Lake High School employs 6.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Lake High School is $13,420.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bear Lake High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Lake High School 497th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bear Lake High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Lake High School 572nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Bear Lake High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Bear Lake Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Lake Schools 337th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Bear Lake High School?

Rank History for Bear Lake High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.75 281st 806 65.1%
2007 80.55 110th 823 86.6%
2008 58.94 453rd 839 46.0%
2009 58.83 463rd 847 45.3%
2010 71.11 267th 851 68.6%
2011 46.90 583rd 858 32.1%
2012 64.62 291st 900 67.7%
2013 53.34 436th 919 52.6%
2014 75.42 181st 921 80.3%
2015 34.83 617th 919 32.9%
2016 19.66 717th 894 19.8%
2017 36.83 490th 821 40.3%
2018 35.71 575th 838 31.4%
2019 60.56 265th 792 66.5%
2022 40.29 451st 776 41.9%
2023 47.37 423rd 883 52.1%
2024 42.30 497th 897 44.6%
See the entire list of Michigan High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.84 371st 815 54.5%
2023 62.89 223rd 825 73.0%
2024 55.98 299th 836 64.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.88 399th 794 49.7%
2024 61.21 220th 771 71.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 599th 797 24.8%
2023 46.86 368th 776 52.6%
2024 59.98 256th 786 67.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.53 514th 678 24.2%
2022 30.82 451st 638 29.3%
2023 40.03 383rd 688 44.3%
2024 34.88 466th 701 33.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bear Lake High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.07 521st 705 26.1%
2007 63.78 326th 767 57.5%
2008 75.78 192nd 750 74.4%
2009 65.18 330th 754 56.2%
2010 59.69 398th 765 48.0%
2011 42.84 528th 784 32.7%
2012 43.89 484th 773 37.4%
2013 43.03 485th 805 39.8%
2014 52.48 417th 799 47.8%
2015 28.70 591st 832 29.0%
2016 85.54 94th 852 89.0%
2017 54.83 332nd 835 60.2%
2018 50.57 401st 824 51.3%
2023 89.13 58th 735 92.1%
2024 23.39 572nd 743 23.0%
See the entire list of Michigan High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.32 200th 755 73.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.90 343rd 710 51.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 410th 707 42.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Bear Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.63 406th 708 42.7%
2023 83.62 79th 647 87.8%
2024 17.73 550th 638 13.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bear Lake High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Bear Lake High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Bear Lake High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Bear Lake High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 124 1 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1989 119 1 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1990 122 1 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1991 75 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1992 152 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1993 160 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1994 153 0 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1995 161 0 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 161 0 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 142 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 154 0 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1999 147 0 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2000 148 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 162 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 180 0 0 11 8 n/a n/a 0 199
2003 180 0 0 11 8 n/a n/a 0 199
2004 187 1 0 10 9 n/a n/a 0 207
2005 162 0 0 7 5 n/a n/a 0 174
2006 176 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2007 204 1 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 188 1 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 203
2009 174 1 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 189
2010 140 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2011 148 2 1 9 0 0 0 0 160
2012 152 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 161
2013 157 1 1 7 2 0 0 0 168
2014 145 1 1 6 0 0 1 0 154
2015 136 1 2 13 1 0 1 0 154
2016 136 0 2 12 1 0 1 0 152
2017 120 1 2 10 1 0 2 0 136
2018 117 1 3 17 2 0 2 0 142
2019 115 1 3 18 4 0 2 0 143
2020 102 0 1 24 2 0 1 0 130
2021 110 0 1 28 3 0 1 0 143
2022 107 0 1 17 3 0 1 0 129
2023 102 0 0 22 3 0 0 0 127
2024 103 0 0 13 2 0 0 0 118

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bear Lake High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 n/a n/a n/a
1989 136 n/a n/a 72.1
1990 143 20.0 7.1 69.9
1991 76 n/a n/a n/a
1992 171 n/a n/a n/a
1993 169 n/a 0.0 27.8
1994 175 10.7 16.4 63.4
1995 184 10.2 18.0 52.2
1996 184 10.2 18.0 52.2
1997 156 10.0 15.6 53.8
1998 171 10.0 17.1 23.4
1999 159 9.0 17.7 19.5
2000 162 10.2 15.9 29
2001 176 9.6 18.3 29
2002 199 11.0 18.1 32.2
2003 199 11.0 18.1 32.2
2004 207 10.2 20.3 33.8
2005 174 9.8 17.8 48.9
2006 185 10.0 18.5 44.3
2007 215 10.4 20.7 42.8
2008 203 9.2 22.1 49.8
2009 189 9.5 19.9 55
2010 150 8.0 18.6 52.7
2011 160 8.9 17.8 56.9
2012 161 8.3 19.3 55.9
2013 168 7.6 21.9 50.6
2014 154 6.0 25.6 50
2015 154 6.0 25.6 45.5
2016 152 5.0 30.4 48.7
2017 136 5.4 25.1 44.1
2018 142 5.4 25.9 50.7
2019 143 5.9 24.1 59.4
2020 130 5.6 23.1 73.1
2021 143 5.5 25.9 62.9
2022 129 5.4 23.6 67.4
2023 127 6.0 20.8 67.7
2024 118 6.3 18.5 59.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bear Lake High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 n/a n/a n/a
1989 136 n/a n/a 72.1
1990 143 20.0 7.1 69.9
1991 76 n/a n/a n/a
1992 171 n/a n/a n/a
1993 169 n/a 0.0 27.8
1994 175 10.7 16.4 63.4
1995 184 10.2 18.0 52.2
1996 184 10.2 18.0 52.2
1997 156 10.0 15.6 53.8
1998 171 10.0 17.1 23.4
1999 159 9.0 17.7 19.5
2000 162 10.2 15.9 29
2001 176 9.6 18.3 29
2002 199 11.0 18.1 32.2
2003 199 11.0 18.1 32.2
2004 207 10.2 20.3 33.8
2005 174 9.8 17.8 48.9
2006 185 10.0 18.5 44.3
2007 215 10.4 20.7 42.8
2008 203 9.2 22.1 49.8
2009 189 9.5 19.9 55
2010 150 8.0 18.6 52.7
2011 160 8.9 17.8 56.9
2012 161 8.3 19.3 55.9
2013 168 7.6 21.9 50.6
2014 154 6.0 25.6 50
2015 154 6.0 25.6 45.5
2016 152 5.0 30.4 48.7
2017 136 5.4 25.1 44.1
2018 142 5.4 25.9 50.7
2019 143 5.9 24.1 59.4
2020 130 5.6 23.1 73.1
2021 143 5.5 25.9 62.9
2022 129 5.4 23.6 67.4
2023 127 6.0 20.8 67.7
2024 118 6.3 18.5 59.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bear Lake High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $765 (7.0%) $10,096 (93.0%) $10,861
2020 $735 (7.5%) $9,122 (92.5%) $9,858
2021 $1,128 (11.6%) $8,556 (88.4%) $9,684
2022 $1,016 (9.0%) $10,286 (91.0%) $11,303
2023 $1,150 (8.6%) $12,270 (91.4%) $13,420

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Lake High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 265th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 423rd of 883 Middle schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Lake High School)57.926.1
 31.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Lake Schools)57.926.1
 31.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bear Lake High School)5539.1
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Bear Lake Schools)5539.1
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Lake High School)5655.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Lake Schools)5655.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bear Lake High School)3228.6
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bear Lake Schools)3228.6
 3.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.2
 5.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students143127
 11.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1822
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White115102
 11.3%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.4%67.7%
 8.3%


Schools Near Bear Lake High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Lake High School

Bear Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bear Lake Elementary School

Bear Lake High School ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Michigan high schools.

Students at Bear Lake High School are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 118 students attended Bear Lake High School.


Rate Bear Lake High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Bear Lake High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 595 milliseconds.