White Lake Area Community Education

4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, White Lake Area Community Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

White Lake Area Community Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

White Lake Area Community Education's student population of 129 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
129 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

White Lake Area Community Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Lake Area Community Education is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1665 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
35%
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<50%
45%
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<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
12%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
79%
63%
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.36
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<50%
81%
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(22-23)
41.1%
33.3%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White Lake Area Community Education's ranking?
White Lake Area Community Education is ranked #1665 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Lake Area Community Education?
The graduation rate of White Lake Area Community Education is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend White Lake Area Community Education?
129 students attend White Lake Area Community Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of White Lake Area Community Education students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Lake Area Community Education?
White Lake Area Community Education has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does White Lake Area Community Education offer ?
White Lake Area Community Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White Lake Area Community Education part of?
White Lake Area Community Education is part of Whitehall District Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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