- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Commerce Township, MI
Walled Lake Western High School
Federal NCES profile for Walled Lake Western High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263516007084
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walled Lake Western High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Commerce Township · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walled Lake Western High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walled Lake Western High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Commerce Township, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Walled Lake Western High School shrank from 1,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,049 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 263516007084 · Commerce Township, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,033 enr · 17.5:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Walled Lake Western High School shrank from 1,133 students in 2022-23 to 1,049 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Walled Lake Western 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
- Walled Lake Ce
Walled Lake Central High School
1,182 students
- This school
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 Western High School reports 1,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walled Lake Western High School compares
Walled Lake Western High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Walled Lake Western 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 Western High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James R Geisler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walled Lake Western High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~1,033 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walled Lake Western High School
How many students attend Walled Lake Western High School?
Walled Lake Western High School has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a high school in Commerce Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,133 (2022-23) → 1,049 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walled Lake Western High School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walled Lake Western High School?
30.3% of students at Walled Lake Western 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 Western High School?
The largest demographic group at Walled Lake Western High School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Commerce Township, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walled Lake Western High School?
Walled Lake Western High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Western High School rank among public schools in Commerce Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Walled Lake Western High School ranks #4 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 Western High School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students), Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students), and Clifford H Smart Middle School (888 students). See the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.