Excellent
#331 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Whitmore Lake High School
High School · Whitmore Lake Public School District · Whitmore Lake, MI
A high school in Whitmore Lake, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7430 WHITMORE LAKE RD, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
- Math 35% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Whitmore Lake High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whitmore Lake High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average463/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,433
Median home value
$286,200
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48189; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Whitmore Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitmore Lake High School is listed in Whitmore Lake Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitmore Lake High School
Whitmore Lake High School is a public high school in Whitmore Lake, MI, part of Whitmore Lake Public School District, serving approximately 252 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitmore Lake High School
What grades does Whitmore Lake High School serve?
Whitmore Lake High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Whitmore Lake High School?
Whitmore Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitmore Lake High School rank in MI?
Whitmore Lake High School ranks #331 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Whitmore Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitmore Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Whitmore Lake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitmore Lake High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whitmore Lake High School a charter school?
No, Whitmore Lake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitmore Lake High School a Title I school?
No, Whitmore Lake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitmore Lake High School?
37.3% of students at Whitmore Lake 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (734) 449-4461
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48189)
- 13,748
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48189; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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