Huron Valley Schools

HIGHLAND, Michigan — 16 schools

7,970
Total Enrollment
16
Schools
$19,556
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Huron Valley Schools operates 16 public schools serving 7,970 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 7 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,372 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,556 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 37.5% local, 52.2% state, and 10.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $67,946 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #184 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 16 schools offering Advanced Placement (38 AP courses district-wide), a 375.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 43.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.8% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American across the district's schools.

Milford High School accounts for 16.2% of all Huron Valley Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Huron Valley Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Huron Valley Schools school enrollment varies 239× across entities

Huron Valley Schools school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 1,193 students (highest), a spread of 1,188 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Huron Valley Schools student-counselor ratio is 375:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Huron Valley Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 43.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.3%
Federal
52.2%
State
37.5%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
184 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Oakland County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,946
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 16 schools in Huron Valley Schools.

White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 16
Schools with AP
38 AP courses total
375.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
43.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Huron Valley Schools

School Enrollment
Milford High School
1,193
Lakeland High School
1,012
Muir Middle School
656
Oak Valley Middle School
531
White Lake Middle School
525
Country Oaks Elementary School
488
Heritage Elementary School
448
Lakewood Elementary School
434
Spring Mills Elementary School
424
Johnson Elementary School
419
Kurtz Elementary School
400
Oxbow Elementary School
397
Highland Elementary School
292
Harbor High School
133
Huron Valley Adult Education
15
Apollo Center
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Huron Valley Schools?

Huron Valley Schools has 16 schools, including 8 other, 7 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 7,970 students.

How much does Huron Valley Schools spend per student?

Huron Valley Schools spends $19,556 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #184 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Huron Valley Schools?

The average teacher salary in Huron Valley Schools is $67,946 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Huron Valley Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Oakland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Huron Valley Schools?

Huron Valley Schools students are 86.8% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Huron Valley Schools?

Huron Valley Schools has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #184 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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