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Lakeland High School vs. Walled Lake Northern High School

Should you attend Lakeland High School or Walled Lake Northern High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lakeland High School
1630 Bogie Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Walled Lake Northern High School
6000 Bogie Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Lakeland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Walled Lake Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,100 students in grades 6-12, Lakeland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,457 students in grades 9-12, Walled Lake Northern High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,100 students
1,457 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walled Lake Northern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walled Lake Northern High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walled Lake Northern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huron Valley Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Northern High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#898 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#597 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walled Lake Northern High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in MI)
44%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huron Valley Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walled Lake Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huron Valley Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walled Lake Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huron Valley Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walled Lake Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 5% in MI)
97%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lakeland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Huron Valley Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Walled Lake Northern High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakeland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walled Lake Northern High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
281
363
Grade 10 Students
274
354
Grade 11 Students
294
341
Grade 12 Students
251
399

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lakeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huron Valley Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walled Lake Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huron Valley Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walled Lake Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huron Valley Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walled Lake Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huron Valley Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walled Lake Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huron Valley Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walled Lake Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakeland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huron Valley Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walled Lake Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huron Valley Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walled Lake Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huron Valley Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walled Lake Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakeland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huron Valley Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walled Lake Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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