- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce Township, MI
Walled Lake Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Walled Lake Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263516007081
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walled Lake Central High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Commerce Township · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walled Lake Central High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walled Lake Central High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Commerce Township, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Walled Lake Central High School held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.9 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 263516007081 · Commerce Township, MI Other · MID · TRAD
1,182 enr · 20.7:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Walled Lake Central High School held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.9 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Walled Lake Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walled Lake No
Walled Lake Northern High School
1,383 students
- This school
Walled Lake Central High School
1,182 students
- Walled Lake We
Walled Lake Western High School
1,033 students
- Clifford H Sma
Clifford H Smart Middle School
888 students
- Walnut Creek M
Walnut Creek Middle School
641 students
- James R Geisle
James R Geisler Middle School
620 students
What this shows Walled Lake Central High School reports 1,182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walled Lake Central High School compares
Walled Lake Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,362
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Walled Lake Central High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools reports $15,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walled Lake Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James R Geisler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walled Lake Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walled Lake Central High School
How many students attend Walled Lake Central High School?
Walled Lake Central High School has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,194 (2022-23) → 1,135 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Central High School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walled Lake Central High School?
29.2% of students at Walled Lake Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walled Lake Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Walled Lake Central High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Commerce Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walled Lake Central High School?
Walled Lake Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walled Lake Central High School rank among schools in Commerce Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Walled Lake Central High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Commerce Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Walled Lake Central High School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students), Walled Lake Western High School (1,033 students), and Clifford H Smart Middle School (888 students). See the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.