- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Commerce Township, MI
Walled Lake Northern High School
Federal NCES profile for Walled Lake Northern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263516001289
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walled Lake Northern High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Commerce Township · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walled Lake Northern 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 Northern High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Commerce Township, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516001289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Walled Lake Northern High School held near 1,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 66.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 263516001289 · Commerce Township, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,383 enr · 20.6:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students)
Walled Lake Northern High School held near 1,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 66.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Walled Lake Northern High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Walled Lake Northern High School
1,383 students
- Walled Lake Ce
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 Northern High School reports 1,383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walled Lake Northern High School compares
Walled Lake Northern 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,383
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
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
31.1%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Walled Lake Northern High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Northern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James R Geisler Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walled Lake Northern 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 high 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 (~1,383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walled Lake Northern High School
How many students attend Walled Lake Northern High School?
Walled Lake Northern High School has 1,383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Commerce Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,485 (2022-23) → 1,457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Northern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Northern High School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walled Lake Northern High School?
16.9% of students at Walled Lake Northern 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 Northern High School?
The largest demographic group at Walled Lake Northern High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Commerce Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walled Lake Northern High School?
Walled Lake Northern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Northern High School rank among public schools in Commerce Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Walled Lake Northern High School ranks #10 of 10 public 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 public schools in Commerce Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Walled Lake Northern High School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 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.