South Lyon High School

1000 N LAFAYETTE ST
SOUTH LYON, MI 48178

www.slcs.us

1,245 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Lyon High School, located in South Lyon, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the South Lyon Community Schools district. The institution is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce, by emphasizing both character development and scholastic achievement.

Beyond the classroom, South Lyon High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by robust athletic programs, diverse student organizations, and a strong sense of community spirit. By leveraging its resources and maintaining a commitment to modern instructional practices, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic excellence and local engagement within the greater Oakland County area.

1,245

Total Students

72.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Lyon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,090
Hispanic	67
Black	20
Asian	40
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
1,090 (87.6%)
Hispanic
67 (5.4%)
Asian
40 (3.2%)
Two or More
27 (2.2%)
Black
20 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Lyon Community Schools
Phone:	(248)573-8150
Website:	http://www.slcs.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 316

Grade 10 288

Grade 11 292

Grade 12 328

Ungraded 21