Whitehall District Schools School District

541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461-1199
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,033 students in Whitehall District Schools School District. 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,033 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Whitehall District Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#186 out of 855 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Whitehall District Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitehall District Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitehall District Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Whitehall District Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
11 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
54 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,779 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
167
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
240
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,682 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,075 is less than the state median of $17,461. 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
This chart display total revenue of Whitehall District Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Whitehall District Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,682
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Whitehall District Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,075
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Whitehall District Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Whitehall District Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 East Sophia St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Grades: PK-12
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Whitehall Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 South Elizabeth St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Whitehall Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3100 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 East Market St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Grades: PK-2
| 438 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Whitehall District Schools School District?
Whitehall District Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,033 students.
What is the rank of Whitehall District Schools School District?
Whitehall District Schools School District is ranked #181 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall District Schools School District?
87% of Whitehall District Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitehall District Schools School District?
Whitehall District Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Whitehall District Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,075 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,033 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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