Public schools in White Lake, MI
6 open public schools with an address in White Lake, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,113
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of White Lake public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in White Lake, MI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,113 students, an average of 519 per school. The largest campus is Lakeland High School (1,012 students), and the largest elementary school is Dublin Elementary (467).
Huron Valley Schools operates the most schools here (4), and 3 regular districts have at least one White Lake campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 32% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving White Lake
Elementary schools in White Lake
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Elementary Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | PK–05 | 467 | 17:1 | |
| Houghton Elementary School Waterford School District | PK–05 | 278 | 14.3:1 | |
| Lakewood Elementary School Huron Valley Schools | KG–05 | 434 | 16.9:1 | |
| Oxbow Elementary School Huron Valley Schools | PK–05 | 397 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in White Lake
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake Middle School Huron Valley Schools | 06–08 | 525 | 18.4:1 |
High schools in White Lake
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland High School Huron Valley Schools | 08–12 | 1,012 | 20.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.1%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 White Lake schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,113 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in White Lake
How many public schools are in White Lake, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in White Lake: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,113 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve White Lake?
Schools with an address in White Lake belong to 3 education agencies, led by Huron Valley Schools (4 schools), Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (1 school), Waterford School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in White Lake?
Lakeland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in White Lake, with 1,012 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in White Lake?
No school with an address in White Lake is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in White Lake schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across White Lake public schools is 17:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in White Lake guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities