Whitmore Lake Public School District

The Whitmore Lake Public School District is home to two schools: Whitmore Lake Elementary School and Whitmore Lake High School. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary school has more mixed results, with areas for improvement.

Whitmore Lake High School is a top-tier institution, ranking in the top 15% of Michigan high schools and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 89.5% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average on key academic metrics, including SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and PSAT/English Language Arts. In contrast, Whitmore Lake Elementary School has a more mixed performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the top 25% and top 40% of elementary schools over the past three years.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, but Whitmore Lake Elementary School has a higher percentage of minority students. The schools also differ in their per-student spending, with Whitmore Lake High School spending $22,021 per student compared to $18,631 per student at the elementary school. While the district is allocating significant resources to support student learning, there may be opportunities to optimize resource allocation and instructional practices to drive even stronger academic outcomes across both schools.