Walled Lake Northern High School
Tel:
(248)956-5300
- Walled Lake Northern High School serves 1,650 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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Walled Lake Northern High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Walled Lake Northern High School's student population of 1,650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,650 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walled Lake Northern High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walled Lake Northern High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #248 out of 3,159 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walled Lake Consolidated s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walled Lake Northern High School is Lakeland High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeland High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Commerce Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Commerce Township Commerce Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 638 students
1.1 miles
520 Farr St
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248)956-3900 1.1 K-5 638 - White Lake Lakeland High School Grades: 8-12 | 1413 students
1.7 miles
1630 Bogie Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
(248)676-8320 1.7 8-12 1413 - White Lake Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 346 students
1.9 miles
1500 Bogie Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
(248)684-8030 1.9 K-5 346 - White Lake White Lake Middle School Grades: 5-12 | 732 students
1.9 miles
1450 Bogie Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
(248)684-8004 1.9 5-12 732 - White Lake Dublin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 588 students
2.1 miles
425 Farnsworth St
White Lake, MI 48386
(248)956-3800 2.1 K-5 588
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