At a glance
Reported students
1,383
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Walled Lake Northern High School: 1,383 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
21.7:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.2:1
What the reported data says about Walled Lake Northern High School
Walled Lake Northern High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Commerce Township. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. NCES reports 1,383 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Walled Lake Northern High School
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.1%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black3.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Walled Lake Central High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,182 reported students
Walled Lake Western High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,033 reported students
Clifford H Smart Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
888 reported students
Walnut Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
641 reported students
Sarah G Banks Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
597 reported students
Keith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
542 reported students
Public schools near Walled Lake Northern High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland High School High · Huron Valley Schools | 08–12 | 1,012 | 1.4 mi |
| Walled Lake Central High School High · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 07–12 | 1,182 | 3.1 mi |
| Huron Valley Adult Education High · Huron Valley Schools | 09–12 | 15 | 3.4 mi |
| Harbor High School High · Huron Valley Schools | 09–12 | 133 | 3.4 mi |
| Oakland Schools Technical CampusSW High · Oakland Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 5 mi |
| Walled Lake Western High School High · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 09–12 | 1,033 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walled Lake Northern High School
What grades does Walled Lake Northern High School serve?
Walled Lake Northern High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
How many students attend Walled Lake Northern High School?
Walled Lake Northern High School reported 1,383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,531 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walled Lake Northern High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 1,383 students and 63.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walled Lake Northern High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walled Lake Northern High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Walled Lake Consolidated Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walled Lake Northern High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walled Lake Northern High School in?
Walled Lake Northern High School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, based in Walled Lake, MI, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walled Lake Northern High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeland High School (1.4 mi), Walled Lake Central High School (3.1 mi), Huron Valley Adult Education (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.