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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Michigan · Public School District
20
Schools
11,907
Students
$21,783
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
30.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
95.9%
Graduation Rate
+9.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 11,907 students across 20 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,783 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clifford H Smart Middle School06–08934
James R Geisler Middle School06–10562
Sarah G Banks Middle School06–08553
Walnut Creek Middle School06–08655
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Walled Lake Central High School08–121,194
Walled Lake Northern High School09–121,485
Walled Lake Western High School09–121,133
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,783+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
39%
State
50.6%
Local (property tax)
39.5%
Federal
9.9%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
11,907
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.9%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.9% graduation rate — 9.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,783 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has 20 public schools, serving a total of 11,907 students.
What is the graduation rate for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
The graduation rate is 95.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Walled Lake Consolidated Schools spend per student?
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools spends $21,783 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
31% of students in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
No, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Walled Lake Consolidated Schools serve?
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.