South Lake High School in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Lake High School is a suburban public school in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan that is part of South Lake Schools. It serves 426 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

426 Students

29 Teachers

21900 E 9 Mile Rd

Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080 View local requests

http://www.solake.org

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South Lake High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Lingeman

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Ms. Wyatt

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South Lake High School Demographics

91%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Lake High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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