Lakeshore Middle School

www.ghaps.org

733 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Lakeshore Middle School, located at 900 Cutler Street in Grand Haven, Michigan, is a key component of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for students to explore elective interests and extracurricular activities.

As part of the broader GHAPS community, Lakeshore Middle School focuses on developing the whole student by encouraging both academic excellence and personal growth. The school utilizes its connection to the district’s resources to provide a modern learning experience, prioritizing community involvement and student engagement. By maintaining strong ties to the Grand Haven area, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and school spirit, preparing its students to be productive, curious, and well-adjusted citizens as they move toward their high school years.

733

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeshore Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	56
Black	15
Asian	15
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
614 (83.8%)
Hispanic
56 (7.6%)
Two or More
29 (4.0%)
Black
15 (2.0%)
Asian
15 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Phone:	(616)850-6500
Website:	http://www.ghaps.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 7 347

Grade 8 386