High Schools in Huron Valley Schools

The Huron Valley Schools district, serving the Highland, White Lake, and Commerce Township areas of Michigan, operates four high school programs—two large traditional schools, one alternative program, and one adult education center—together serving roughly 2,353 students across grades 8-12.

For parents, the standout choice is Milford High School, the district's academic leader. It ranks in the 84th-88th percentile statewide, boasts a 93.5% graduation rate, and posts the highest test scores in the district—66.7% proficiency in SAT Reading/Writing versus a 52.1% state average. Lakeland High School is a close, consistent alternative with the district's best graduation rate (96.9%) and top SAT Math proficiency (33.9%). Lakeland is also improving, jumping from the 70th to 80th percentile in state rankings. Both schools serve relatively similar populations (about 24-26% free/reduced lunch) and outperform state averages across nearly all subjects, though both struggle with chronic absenteeism (27.7% and 29.4%, respectively) and lag in math compared to English.

In contrast, Harbor High School is a smaller alternative program (133 students) serving a higher-need population, with 54% free/reduced lunch eligibility and a 70.7% chronic absenteeism rate. Despite these challenges, Harbor still achieves an 87% graduation rate—above the state average—though its test scores trail the traditional schools by 20-50 points. The district's fourth program, Huron Valley Adult Education, serves just 15 adult learners at a per-student cost of $78,635. Overall, the district ranks in the 74th percentile statewide, with its primary weaknesses being mathematics proficiency and attendance, while its clear strength is English Language Arts instruction.