Gull Lake High School

Summary:

Gull Lake High School is a public high school located in Richland, Michigan, serving grades 8-12 with a student population of around 850. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 61 out of 743 Michigan high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gull Lake High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and its local Gull Lake Community Schools district on various assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 61.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 59.2% for the district and 37.5% statewide. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.7%, higher than the state average. While the student population is predominantly white, Gull Lake High School has a more diverse student body compared to some nearby schools, with 3.29% African American, 6.71% Hispanic, and 1.76% Asian students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, such as DeltonKellogg High School and Parchment High School, Gull Lake High School stands out for its academic excellence and strong graduation rates. However, the school faces a rising chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 11.2% in 2020-2021 to 27.1% in 2022-2023, an issue that the school and Gull Lake Community Schools district may need to address to ensure continued student engagement and success.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 7753 N 34th St
       Richland, MI  49083-8316


(269) 548-3505

District: Gull Lake Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,754 Help


Feeder schools for Gull Lake High School:

Elementary:    Kellogg Elementary School
    Richland Elementary School
    Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Middle:    Gull Lake Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  844

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.2%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Compare Details Gull Lake High School ranks better than 91.8% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gull Lake High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.2%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gull Lake High School is 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare Gull Lake High School employs 47.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gull Lake High School is $15,754.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gull Lake High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gull Lake High School 61st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Gull Lake High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gull Lake High School

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Rank History for all students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.88 37th 705 94.8%
2007 83.14 98th 767 87.2%
2008 85.91 84th 750 88.8%
2009 83.75 101st 754 86.6%
2010 84.47 79th 765 89.7%
2011 85.62 65th 784 91.7%
2012 91.69 47th 773 93.9%
2013 90.47 55th 805 93.2%
2014 79.46 129th 799 83.9%
2015 80.97 137th 832 83.5%
2016 71.26 219th 852 74.3%
2017 86.59 82nd 835 90.2%
2018 83.84 109th 824 86.8%
2019 82.43 105th 666 84.2%
2021 63.95 156th 561 72.2%
2022 81.91 92nd 531 82.7%
2023 87.41 69th 735 90.6%
2024 89.71 61st 743 91.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.11 61st 110 44.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.07 108th 315 65.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.80 383rd 755 49.3%
2019 92.90 22nd 532 95.9%
2021 69.60 91st 417 78.2%
2022 72.74 99th 369 73.2%
2023 72.44 119th 614 80.6%
2024 89.76 37th 654 94.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.39 64th 710 91.0%
2019 69.76 142nd 554 74.4%
2021 55.83 179th 462 61.3%
2022 75.79 106th 416 74.5%
2023 84.98 68th 611 88.9%
2024 86.36 61st 619 90.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.44 168th 707 76.2%
2019 84.78 65th 543 88.0%
2021 62.88 139th 472 70.6%
2022 81.25 79th 440 82.0%
2023 84.87 71st 611 88.4%
2024 88.18 59th 633 90.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.84 68th 254 73.2%
2024 84.83 20th 188 89.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.05 134th 190 29.5%
2024 79.64 32nd 195 83.6%
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Rank History for White students at Gull Lake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.28 108th 708 84.7%
2019 78.05 110th 582 81.1%
2021 60.14 161st 516 68.8%
2022 77.25 102nd 492 79.3%
2023 88.16 58th 647 91.0%
2024 88.77 56th 638 91.2%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gull Lake High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 782 10 0 5 0 n/a n/a -16 781
1989 742 13 0 7 0 n/a n/a -32 730
1990 687 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a -49 652
1991 683 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1992 745 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1993 778 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1994 782 5 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1995 810 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1996 810 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1997 832 6 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1998 865 11 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 883
1999 880 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 888
2000 865 7 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 877
2001 902 9 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 920
2002 972 22 7 0 3 n/a n/a 0 1004
2003 972 22 7 0 3 n/a n/a 0 1004
2004 955 17 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 982
2005 949 36 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1003
2006 952 32 9 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1007
2007 931 22 10 16 7 n/a n/a 0 986
2008 916 14 12 17 5 n/a n/a 3 967
2009 922 14 13 19 2 n/a n/a 3 973
2010 879 18 16 13 2 n/a n/a 4 932
2011 895 23 18 23 1 0 11 0 971
2012 868 33 13 22 2 0 19 0 957
2013 857 37 12 26 2 0 28 0 962
2014 859 40 7 25 3 0 43 0 977
2015 861 37 14 27 2 0 56 0 997
2016 859 38 16 24 2 0 52 0 991
2017 804 37 17 31 2 0 53 0 944
2018 786 43 14 35 3 0 44 0 925
2019 775 39 9 41 3 0 44 0 911
2020 763 36 12 44 2 0 40 0 897
2021 735 33 8 42 1 0 34 0 853
2022 720 27 8 51 2 0 41 0 849
2023 698 28 15 57 2 0 50 0 850
2024 694 30 15 53 3 0 49 0 844

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 Gull Lake High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 n/a n/a n/a
1989 730 n/a n/a 1
1990 652 54.0 12.0 0.5
1991 695 n/a n/a n/a
1992 750 n/a n/a 1.5
1993 785 n/a 0.0 2.3
1994 794 46.6 17.0 2.6
1995 814 44.4 18.3 2.8
1996 814 44.4 18.3 2.8
1997 847 47.0 18.0 3.5
1998 883 48.0 18.4 3.3
1999 888 46.0 19.3 2.3
2000 877 49.3 17.8 2.2
2001 920 51.2 18.0 2.8
2002 1004 52.4 19.2 7.8
2003 1004 52.4 19.2 7.8
2004 982 51.0 19.3 7.5
2005 1003 47.2 21.3 8.7
2006 1007 49.4 20.4 11.4
2007 986 49.4 20.0 12.4
2008 967 46.3 20.9 13.6
2009 973 48.8 19.9 12.6
2010 932 49.6 18.7 12.3
2011 971 44.8 21.6 16.6
2012 957 47.9 19.9 15.5
2013 962 45.5 21.1 15.2
2014 977 46.3 21.1 17.2
2015 997 48.0 20.7 18.6
2016 991 48.0 20.6 17.9
2017 944 49.9 18.8 15
2018 925 49.0 18.8 19.2
2019 911 44.9 20.2 17.8
2020 897 44.7 20.0 12.7
2021 853 44.8 19.0 23.3
2022 849 45.3 18.7 21.7
2023 850 47.0 18.0 25.2
2024 844 47.4 17.7 25.7

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 Gull Lake High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 781 n/a n/a n/a
1989 730 n/a n/a 1
1990 652 54.0 12.0 0.5
1991 695 n/a n/a n/a
1992 750 n/a n/a 1.5
1993 785 n/a 0.0 2.3
1994 794 46.6 17.0 2.6
1995 814 44.4 18.3 2.8
1996 814 44.4 18.3 2.8
1997 847 47.0 18.0 3.5
1998 883 48.0 18.4 3.3
1999 888 46.0 19.3 2.3
2000 877 49.3 17.8 2.2
2001 920 51.2 18.0 2.8
2002 1004 52.4 19.2 7.8
2003 1004 52.4 19.2 7.8
2004 982 51.0 19.3 7.5
2005 1003 47.2 21.3 8.7
2006 1007 49.4 20.4 11.4
2007 986 49.4 20.0 12.4
2008 967 46.3 20.9 13.6
2009 973 48.8 19.9 12.6
2010 932 49.6 18.7 12.3
2011 971 44.8 21.6 16.6
2012 957 47.9 19.9 15.5
2013 962 45.5 21.1 15.2
2014 977 46.3 21.1 17.2
2015 997 48.0 20.7 18.6
2016 991 48.0 20.6 17.9
2017 944 49.9 18.8 15
2018 925 49.0 18.8 19.2
2019 911 44.9 20.2 17.8
2020 897 44.7 20.0 12.7
2021 853 44.8 19.0 23.3
2022 849 45.3 18.7 21.7
2023 850 47.0 18.0 25.2
2024 844 47.4 17.7 25.7

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 Gull Lake High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $249 (2.1%) $11,833 (97.9%) $12,082
2020 $280 (2.4%) $11,544 (97.6%) $11,824
2021 $674 (5.0%) $12,887 (95.0%) $13,561
2022 $821 (5.5%) $13,984 (94.4%) $14,806
2023 $577 (3.7%) $15,176 (96.3%) $15,754

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gull 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 105th of 666 High schoolsRanks 69th of 735 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Gull Lake High School)55.152.6
 2.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Gull Lake Community Schools)55.251.7
 3.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Gull Lake High School)73.872.1
 1.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Gull Lake Community Schools)74.267.9
 6.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gull Lake High School)51.544.7
 6.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gull Lake Community Schools)51.141.6
 9.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students911850
 6.7%
African American3928
 28.2%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian915
 66.7%
Hispanic4157
 39%
Pacific Islander00
White775698
 9.9%
Two or More Races4450
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.8%25.2%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gull Lake High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 844 students attended Gull Lake High School.

Yes. Gull Lake High School ranks in the top 8.2% of Michigan high schools.

Gull Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kellogg Elementary School
Elementary : Richland Elementary School
Elementary : Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
Middle : Gull Lake Middle School

Students at Gull Lake High School are 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.


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

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