Walled Lake Western High School vs. Walled Lake Northern High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walled Lake Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Walled Lake Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,033 students in grades 9-12, Walled Lake Western 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 39% (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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,033 students
1,383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#597 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
248
335
Grade 10 Students
257
370
Grade 11 Students
262
346
Grade 12 Students
233
332
Ungraded Students
33
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
17%
3%
% White
55%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%