Walled Lake Northern High School vs. Walled Lake Central High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walled Lake Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Walled Lake Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,383 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,182 students in grades 9-12, Walled Lake Central 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 37% (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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,383 students
1,182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
59 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#708 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
33%
Graduation Rate
97%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
335
260
Grade 10 Students
370
272
Grade 11 Students
346
293
Grade 12 Students
332
356
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
87%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%