Excellent
#170 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Walled Lake Western High School
High School · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Commerce Township, MI
A Walled Lake Consolidated Schools high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 BECK RD, Commerce Township, MI 48390
- Math 60% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Walled Lake Western High School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 65% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walled Lake Western High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Average676/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce Township), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,411
Median home value
$287,900
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R Geisler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 977 | Compare → |
| St Catherine of Siena AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Walled Lake Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 8–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walled Lake Western High School is listed in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walled Lake Western High School
Walled Lake Western High School is a public high school in Commerce Township, MI, part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 1,049 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Walled Lake Western High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walled Lake Western High School
What grades does Walled Lake Western High School serve?
Walled Lake Western High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Walled Lake Western High School?
Walled Lake Western High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,049 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Western High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walled Lake Western High School rank in MI?
Walled Lake Western High School ranks #170 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Walled Lake Western High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walled Lake Western High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Walled Lake Western High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walled Lake Western High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Walled Lake Western High School a charter school?
No, Walled Lake Western High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walled Lake Western High School a Title I school?
No, Walled Lake Western High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walled Lake Western High School?
36.8% of students at Walled Lake Western High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (248) 956-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48390)
- 24,118
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48390; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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