Whitehall District Schools

541 E Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461-1199
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Whitehall District Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,987 students in Whitehall District Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Whitehall District Schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
1,987 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Whitehall District Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#159 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
46%
35%
53%
45%
40%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,091 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,424 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,091
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,424
$17,693

Best Whitehall District Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 E Sophia St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Gr: 3-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Whitehall Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Whitehall Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3100 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
205 E Market St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Gr: PK-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Whitehall District Schools?
Whitehall District Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,987 students.
What is the rank of Whitehall District Schools?
Whitehall District Schools is ranked #183 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall District Schools?
86% of Whitehall District Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitehall District Schools?
Whitehall District Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Whitehall District Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,424 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,987 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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