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Lake Orion Community Schools

Michigan · Public School District
13
Schools
6,731
Students
$19,928
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
26.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
96.6%
Graduation Rate
+10.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lake Orion Community Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 6,731 students across 13 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,928 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blanche Sims Elementary SchoolKG–05446
Carpenter Elem SchoolKG–05466
Orion Oaks Elementary SchoolPK–05515
Paint Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05532
Stadium Drive Elementary SchoolKG–05464
Webber SchoolPK–05518
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Oakview Middle School06–08406
Scripps Middle School06–08548
Waldon Middle School06–08547
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Orion Community High School09–122,174
Learning Options High School09–1276
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Community Ed Resource CenterKG–120
Pine Tree CenterKG–1239
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,928+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
37%
State
54.8%
Local (property tax)
37.3%
Federal
7.9%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,731
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.6%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.6% graduation rate — 10.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,928 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Lake Orion Community Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,731 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lake Orion Community Schools?
The graduation rate is 96.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lake Orion Community Schools spend per student?
Lake Orion Community Schools spends $19,928 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lake Orion Community Schools?
26% of students in Lake Orion Community Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lake Orion Community Schools?
No, Lake Orion Community Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lake Orion Community Schools serve?
Lake Orion Community Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lake Orion Community Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lake Orion Community Schools is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.