Walled Lake Central High School

Walled Lake Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1600 E Oakley Park Rd,  Commerce Township, MI
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
3.9
3.5
1,251 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Walled Lake Central High School is one of three high schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated School district, with students from a section of the cities of Walled Lake and Wixom, Wolverine Lake, and areas of Oakland County's Commerce Township. Central High students go above and beyond academically. The 2021 graduating class at Central earned over $1,000,000 in competitive scholarships. The school's ongoing improvement plan focuses on the basics with the stated goal of all Central students showing improvements in reading, writing and math skills. The International Baccalaureate Programme at Walled Lake Central is a widely regarded advanced course program to give a solid foundation for students planning to attend college. Central High students may also work on career-specific course material through an Oakland Schools Technical Campus, which can earn them licensing or certification in some career paths. Walled Lake Central has active programs in theater, music and athletics. Sports programs include traditional competitive sports for boys and girls and some non-competitive clubs for others.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Charles Morgan
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
28
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
71.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
75.8%
Black
10.5%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Two or more races
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 477 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 319 Students
Wayne State University 261 Students
Oakland University 249 Students
Grand Valley State University 222 Students
Central Michigan University 173 Students
Western Michigan University 161 Students
Eastern Michigan University 129 Students
Oakland Community College 91 Students
University of Detroit Mercy 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 104 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Biology 48 Students
Engineering 40 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Mechanical Engineering 37 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 270 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/13/2024
Walled Lake is all in all an average school. You have some great teachers and some not so much. But with anything it is what you make it.
5.0 Parent
10/25/2024
Mi son graduated Walled lake central high school in 2020, and my daughter is currently a junior there. We love this school primarily for it's amazing diversity. Kids of all kinds of ethnic groups are coming together in so many different programs. Walled lake schools have an incredible music program. Marching band compets on a national level. My daughter is a cello player, and Walled lake central is a great fit for anyone with passion for music.
5.0 Junior
6/4/2024
Central is a great school for anyone and everyone. It gives opportunities to everyone. I was on the soccer team, then I transitioned to the track team, then I joined crochet club. My sister on the other hand is more into music, and joined orchestra, and color guard. At Central, you'll meet great people who are there to encourage and push you to do greater things; reach new heights. Central is a place to grow.
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3.5 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/22/2022
This school and administration is absolute trash. I cannot stress enough ..do not send your child here! My daughter was attacked in the bathroom, had informed the school of the threats prior and they did nothing. From there, the administration proceeded to victim blame her after the incident. It is...
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5.0 parent
11/23/2019
Outstanding, all three of our kids excelled at WLC. One just graduated as a medical scientist, one is in his second year of med school, and our youngest is graduating with honors at MSU with a degree in psychology. All three have plans on continuing their education into advanced degrees.Walled Lake...
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5.0 parent
5/16/2013
My older daughter graduated in 2012, I have a younger daughter who is a Junior, and I graduated from Walled Lake Centeral. I would rate this school top notch. My older daughter is a well-rounded, ready to take on challenges, confident, prepared young adult. I liked the schools focus on AP classes, w...
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3.0 student
5/30/2012
This school is an good school to go to but there are ALOT of racial issues. They even had the police up here this very because the blacks and Chaldeans were about to fight. This school provides a good education but the racial problem is ridiculous. the blacks tend to only hang with black, the chalde...
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