At a glance
Reported students
271
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Whitmore Lake High School: 271 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Whitmore Lake High School
Whitmore Lake High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Whitmore Lake. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Whitmore Lake Public School District. NCES reports 271 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, below 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 (84.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.8%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Whitmore Lake High School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.21 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White84.9%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
6 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 Whitmore Lake Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Whitmore Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Woods Schools High · Charter · Kensington Woods Schools | 06–12 | 114 | 5.7 mi |
| Skyline High School High · Ann Arbor Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,237 | 5.9 mi |
| Dexter Alternative School High · Dexter Community School District | 09–12 | 13 | 7.2 mi |
| Community High School High · Ann Arbor Public Schools | 09–12 | 513 | 7.5 mi |
| Dexter High School High · Dexter Community School District | 09–12 | 1,053 | 7.9 mi |
| Huron High School High · Ann Arbor Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,696 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitmore Lake High School
What grades does Whitmore Lake High School serve?
Whitmore Lake High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Whitmore Lake Public School District.
How many students attend Whitmore Lake High School?
Whitmore Lake High School reported 271 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 306 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 271 students and 21.21 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 Whitmore Lake High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitmore Lake High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitmore Lake Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whitmore Lake High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Whitmore Lake High School in?
Whitmore Lake High School is part of Whitmore Lake Public School District, based in Whitmore Lake, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whitmore Lake High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kensington Woods Schools (5.7 mi), Skyline High School (5.9 mi), Dexter Alternative School (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.