Top Rankings
Whitmore Lake Public School District 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 672 students in Whitmore Lake Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Whitmore Lake Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
672 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitmore Lake Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,070 is higher than the state median of $18,629. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,015 is higher than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,070
$18,629
Spending / Student
$19,015
$17,806
Best Whitmore Lake Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitmore Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7430 Whitmore Lake Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4461
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4461
Gr: 7-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Whitmore Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1077 Barker Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2051
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2051
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitmore Lake Public School District?
Whitmore Lake Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 672 students.
What is the rank of Whitmore Lake Public School District?
Whitmore Lake Public School District is ranked #142 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitmore Lake Public School District?
85% of Whitmore Lake Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitmore Lake Public School District?
Whitmore Lake Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Whitmore Lake Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,015 is higher than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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