Wing Lake Developmental Center

6490 WING LAKE RD
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48301

www.bloomfield.org/schools/wing-lake-developmental-center

85 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Wing Lake Developmental Center, located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Bloomfield Hills Schools district. It is dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities, including those with severe cognitive impairments, profound multiple impairments, and autism spectrum disorders. The school provides a highly individualized learning environment, focusing on enhancing students' functional communication, motor skills, and daily living independence through tailored academic and therapeutic programming.

The center is known for its supportive, multidisciplinary approach, integrating classroom instruction with essential support services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. By maintaining a low student-to-teacher ratio and prioritizing sensory-integrated activities, Wing Lake creates a nurturing atmosphere designed to meet the unique, complex needs of its student population. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering a sense of community and providing students with the tools necessary to reach their highest potential in a safe, compassionate setting.

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wing Lake Developmental Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	6
Black	17
Asian	7
Two or More	6

White
49 (57.6%)
Black
17 (20.0%)
Asian
7 (8.2%)
Hispanic
6 (7.1%)
Two or More
6 (7.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomfield Hills Schools
Phone:	(248)341-7900
Website:	http://www.bloomfield.org/schools/wing-lake-developmental-center
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 3

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 3