A+
Excellent
97/100

South Lyon High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1000 N LAFAYETTE ST, South Lyon, MI 48178
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 79% · Math 72% proficient · 97th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
1,253
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%97/100reading 96th percentile, math 97th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency79% (+33 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+36 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+22 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%72%reading +18 pts, math +31 pts95th percentile (list)
Low-income55%55%reading +17 pts, math +33 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 N LAFAYETTE ST
City South Lyon
ZIP Code 48178
District 2632250
NCES School ID 263225006755
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48178

Understanding the community around South Lyon High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $127,052
Per Capita Income $58,927
Poverty Rate 1.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 59.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%
High School or Higher 97.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $362,900
Median Rent $1,169
Owner-Occupied 91.9%
Renter-Occupied 8.1%
View full data for ZIP 48178 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Lyon High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.5%
Hispanic/Latino 4.6%
Asian 3.0%
Black 1.6%
Two or More Races 2.2%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,253
Teachers (FTE) 78.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Lyon High School?
South Lyon High School has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Lyon High School?
South Lyon High School has 1,253 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does South Lyon High School serve?
South Lyon High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Lyon High School receive per student?
South Lyon High School receives $14,402 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Lyon High School in 48178 ▼
Avg Home Value
$478,510
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,625
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
8.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026