South Lyon East High School Profile

South Lyon East High School
South Lyon East High School is home to more than 1200 students in grades 9 through 12. Built in 2007, the building is a state-of-the-art educational facility. The building features bright classrooms, a library/media center, gymnasium with a track, fitness center, dance studio, swimming pool, television studio, lecture hall, and a professional quality auditorium. The Commons is the central focal point of the first floor.

Mission
The mission of South Lyon East High School is to provide students a rigorous education in order to develop responsible, knowledgeable, and respectful participants in society who make positive contributions at home, school, work, and in the global community.

Faculty
SLEHS boasts more than 60 certified teachers and counselors. All seek out additional training to stay current in their fields. Our teachers are dedicated to student success and are always willing to give our students the extra assistance they need.  To help students learn, they employ a variety of methods such as cooperative learning, hands-on experience, problem-solving, Habits of Mind, and other effective teaching strategies. A variety of assessment methods allow students to demonstrate what they have learned.

Curriculum
Aligned with the Department of Education’s Michigan Merit/Common Core State Standard Curriculum, our program is designed to prepare students to meet college and career entrance requirements and to provide all students with a chance to pursue their interests. We offer two Honors English courses and 14 Advanced Placement courses. 

Accreditation
We are accredited by the  AdvancED standards – a distinction we have maintained since 1972 which allows for a continuing process of self-improvement and evaluation.

South Lyon East Clubs and Sports
With over 25 clubs and 32 varsity-level sports, our students have many choices for their extracurricular activities. 

View SLE Clubs Here.

View SLE Athletics Here.

Location
Located in the southwestern corner of Oakland County, Michigan, South Lyon has seen two decades of explosive population growth as commuters employed in the Detroit suburbs and the nearby City of  Ann Arbor seek affordable housing paired with excellent schools. The area is convenient to expressways and benefits from the advantages offered by several nearby colleges and world-class universities.

Grading System
Our teachers use a variety of methods to facilitate learning, including differentiated instruction. Our GPAs are based on a 4.0 grading system with a 5.0 grading scale for AP and post-secondary Courses.

Students have the opportunity to participate in three programs: Firefighter Academy, Emergency Medical Technician and Aviation.

Oakland Technical Early College/Accelerated College Experience
SLCS students have the opportunity to enroll in an Early College Program which blends high school and college into a multi-year program combining high school graduation with the potential for earning an associates degree in grade 13 (certain restrictions apply). The 13th year is a mandatory commitment to successfully complete this program. The cost of college tuition and books is covered for eligible SLCS students. Students and their families are responsible for transportation to Oakland Community College.

IB Diploma Program (AKA International Academy)
This is a public, tuition-free off-site program featuring a rigorous and engaging All-Baccalaureate curriculum with a small school environment. We currently have 45 students fully enrolled in International Academy West.

Class of 2023 Graduate Profile
·         1 National Merit Scholar, 1 Finalist, 4 Commended
·         17 Cum Laude Graduates (GPA 3.0-3.49)
·         34 Magna Cum Laude Graduates (GPA 3.5-3.79)
·         76 Summa Cum Laude Graduates (GPA 3.8-4.0)
·         44 President’s Awards for Educational Excellence
·         13 Seals of Biliteracy Awarded

  *Data unavailable due to Covid-19.

SLEHS DIRECTORY

East Sports Teams - All Levels

EAST FALL SPORTS

EAST WINTER SPORTS

EAST SPRING SPORTS

EAST 2022-2023 Total Sports Offered (Fall, Winter and Spring)

EAST 2022-2023 Total MHSAA Participation by Season  (Fall, Winter and Spring)

2022-2023 Total  Participation CLUB/MHSAA Sports (Fall, Winter and Spring)