Walled Lake Western High School

www.wlcsd.org

1,133 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Walled Lake Western High School, located in Commerce Township, Michigan, is a prominent secondary school within the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive array of educational programs. Beyond the standard core curriculum, the school offers various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

In addition to its academic offerings, Walled Lake Western is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth, leadership, and community involvement. With a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school emphasizes both the intellectual development and the social-emotional well-being of its students, striving to create well-rounded individuals ready to contribute positively to their community.

1,133

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walled Lake Western High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	695
Hispanic	102
Black	183
Asian	97
Two or More	50
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
695 (61.3 %)
Black
183 (16.2 %)
Hispanic
102 (9.0 %)
Asian
97 (8.6 %)
Two or More
50 (4.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Phone:	(248)956-4400
Website:	http://www.wlcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 273

Grade 10 253

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 299

Ungraded 46