Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools serves 12,102 students across 20 schools in Oakland County, Michigan, operating as a suburban district with a relatively stable enrollment experiencing a slight 0.5% decline from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1 with 702 teachers overseeing its 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.

Academically, the district demonstrates performance above state benchmarks, with a 93.7% graduation rate compared to Michigan's 85.5% average and a dropout rate of 2.4%. However, chronic absenteeism stands at 19.9%, which warrants attention. The district serves diverse student needs, including 29.7% economically disadvantaged students, 10.2% English learners, and 16.4% students with disabilities.

Demographically, the district is predominantly White at 69.9%, with Black students comprising 9.8%, Hispanic students 7.7%, and Asian students 7.5%. The district operates on a total budget of $182.7 million with per-pupil spending of $15,216.19, which is below Michigan's state average of $17,165. This funding gap of approximately $1,949 per student represents a financial constraint relative to state norms, potentially affecting resource allocation across academic programs, support services, and facilities maintenance.