Walled Lake Central High School

1600 E OAKLEY PARK RD
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MI 48390

www.wlcsd.org

1,182 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Walled Lake Central High School, located in Commerce Township, Michigan, is a cornerstone of the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic rigor and a comprehensive extracurricular program. It offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career-technical education opportunities, and a wide array of athletic and fine arts programs, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Walled Lake Central is known for fostering a vibrant school culture that encourages community involvement and student leadership. The school maintains a commitment to integrating technology into its curriculum while prioritizing a supportive environment that addresses the diverse social and emotional needs of its students. By partnering with families and the surrounding community, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic achievement with character development and personal growth.

1,182

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walled Lake Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	865
Hispanic	77
Black	140
Asian	53
Two or More	42
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
865 (73.2%)
Black
140 (11.8%)
Hispanic
77 (6.5%)
Asian
53 (4.5%)
Two or More
42 (3.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)956-4700
Website:	http://www.wlcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 9 260

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 293

Grade 12 356

Ungraded 1