this school is terrible my daughter experienced the worst time there the dress code is more important to them the the academics and theyres too many fights with kids getting arrrested i suggest another school because yes like everyone had said this is turning into a detroit school and that is unacceptable
... Read more for the kids who does want to learn that they have to suffer in this poor environment Read less
Posted by a other on 06/14/09
Southfield Lathrup is a Terrible!! high school, the staff is to concerned on what the students are wearing unstead of what they are learning. there are dangerous gangs and all they do is fight{seriously} they even had to get extra security, and i know u dnt want your children in that kind of environment.
... Read more i went there last year and all the students did was disrecpect the teachers..and they cant control their classrooms.....I left lathrup to go to Harrison high school were the standards are muchh higher..and has extreme diversity unlike S-L. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/12/08
I submitted a 'five star' review in 2005 when my son was a freshman. He's now a senior with a 3.65 AP GPA. I again announce that SF-L and the school district administration is outstanding! I'm a verey demanding parent. Even with a change in leadership, SF-L maintains quality and high standards. All schools
... Read more have issues. However, there's still consistent effort by SF-L to deliver high-quality education. Honors and AP program are still stellar. The band is still state and nationally ranked. DECA teams brought home top awards. The list of school activities available is long. Parent participation continues to increase with their child's extra-curricular activities. PTSA has 236 active members. School security is effective. Most important... my son is being courted by 'top-shelf' schools. Besides family parenting, his school experience at SF-L has greatly contributed to his success. Stephanie English (Parent of 2009 senior) Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/08
I am a Junior...and I am very disappointed that I have to leave Lathrup and this is an excellent school but I love this school no matter what the other kids say that disses this school the security, teachers, and prinicpals care about the saftey and the maturity of the children at Lathrup but the kids
... Read more don't realize that. I love this school and I don't want to leave. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/04/08
This school is WAY too focused and what the children are wearing then what they are learning. A lot of the student don't follow dress code and they don't seem to learn differently. The whole dress code policy id stupid. Most of the extra stuff is dumb too. Some aren't run by teachers and have no organization.
... Read more I don't like going to this school and I think that people should know that. Schools in another district would probally be better. They are better rated and the child is more likely to get a better education. P.S. Schools in other districts have no dress code and still have smarter kids... I don't think that it's what they wear. The students are so focused on being in dress code that they don't have time for their studies. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/07/08
I am so very pleased with Southfield-Lathrup High School, and everyone who assists with the success of the students. My niece just graduated from this school. I have been pleased with all of her teachers, principals, and others who work there. It is a wonderful school for all students! It also has
... Read more great educational opportunities for students to enter specialized academies. These academies provide college prep classes. My niece just graduated from the medical academy, and is a Freshman at Western Michigan University. Her goal is to become a physician. I strongly feel that Southfield-Lathrup High School, has prepared her for success as she continues to pursue her dreams. The Southfield School District is outstanding in every way, and I would highly recommend this district and any school in Southfield to all parents seeking outstanding qualities in elementary, middle, and high school education for for their children! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/07
I am currently a sophomore at SLHS. I do not like the school one bit. The principals are always protecting the teachers. I agree with another review that says they care more about the dress code than they do the actual curriculum. The school is rude and there are way too many people who need to not
... Read more be in that school. I hope the school improves its ways soon or else I can guarantee they will lose a large amount of the student population. Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/26/07
Southfield-Lathrup High School(SLHS)simply deserves an A+. This school has a Great! principal as well teachers, students, and faculty. They are all committed to high academic achievement and promoting leadership opportunities for SLHS students. SLHS holds all who enter its doors accountable for the
... Read more success of the school and its students in any big or small way. SLHS's academic programs are strategically tailored to meet the needs of its students, and its available extracurricular activities are superb. There is a place for any student, parent, or volunteer looking to give of their time or to share their knowledge and support. My daughter came to SLHS as a Sophomore--SLHS with its supportive teachers and available leadership opportunities motivated my daughter to think 'ACHIEVEMENT' which she demonstrated by moving her GPA from mediocre (her freshman year at another school) to High Honors at SLHS. She now attends Howard University--Her dream come true! APPLAUSE SLHS!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/07
I am currently a new student at this high school and i really don't like it like i thought i would. They really don't have great teachers and there honors students are not all that smart. I also think that they are so focused on the dress code than school. I also think that the dress code and rules in
... Read more the school needs to be revised. They have a great extracurricular actitivy programs, but some sports are run by students and not adults. The parents are involed in the school and whats going on the school. Overall, the school is okay, but it could improve. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/03/06
I am not a parent, but a senior at the great school I love to call Southfield-Lathrup.SL is a great place to start a high school career. There are a host of clubs and organizations that fits the personalities of anyone, like Student Government, DECA, NHS, and Dance. The administrators are great people,
... Read more and very understanding. Most of the teachers that I've had were estatic educators, and awesome people. This year the school district imposed a dress code for all the students, which banned us from wearing jeans, t-shirts, jackets, and logos over 2 inchs big. The dress code does have it's up's and down's some days, but I feel that it is preparing us for the business world. I would recommend Lathrup to any parent with a child getting ready to enter high school. CS Read less
School Profile for Southfield - Lathrup High School
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MME* Test Scores
Grade Level: 11
Test Year: 2008
Southfield - Lathrup High School
Southfield Public School District
Michigan
* In 2007-2008 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,600
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
103
Number of classrooms:
98
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Fine Arts
Dance, Fine Arts
Computer Science
Desktop Publishing, Internet/Web Site, Multimedia
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Life Skills
Science
Environmental Science
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
English
Literature
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Social Studies, Foreign Language, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Lathrup Vlg schools — Southfield - Lathrup High School is located at 19301 W 12 Mile Rd, Lathrup Vlg MI 48076. 19301 W 12 Mile Rd is in the 48076 ZIP code in Lathrup Vlg, MI The school district for Southfield - Lathrup High School is the Southfield Public School District. Southfield - Lathrup High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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