Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Lakeland High School

Q: Is Lakeland High School a good school?

Lakeland High School ranks 163 rd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 8-12

163^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 80% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Lakeland High School is a large public school in White Lake, MI, serving 1,012 students in grades 8 through 12 as part of the Huron Valley Schools district, and it consistently ranks among the top 20-30% of high schools statewide.

Lakeland stands out for its exceptional student outcomes. The graduation rate of 96.9% and dropout rate of 2.2% are far better than state averages (84.0% and 7.1%, respectively) and also beat its in-district rival, Milford High School (93.5% graduation). In science, Lakeland shines: 55.6% of 11th graders scored proficient on the M-Step, the highest among nearby schools, surpassing Milford (52.2%), Walled Lake Northern (43.8%), and Walled Lake Western (41.7%). The school also achieves these results efficiently, spending $14,777 per student—the lowest among comparable area high schools, including Walled Lake Central ($17,657) and Walled Lake Western ($20,342).

However, there are areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism sits at 29.4%, higher than the state average (27.9%) and the district average (22.6%), meaning a significant portion of students regularly miss school despite strong overall achievement. Early college readiness shows a mixed picture: while 9th and 10th graders outperform state averages in English Language Arts, their math proficiency is only marginally better than the state and notably lower than Walled Lake Northern (53.8% and 54.3%) and Milford (41.7% and 42.4%). Additionally, performance for low-income students has declined over three years, from the 67th to the 47th percentile. The contrast with Harbor High School, just 2 miles away in the same district, is stark—Harbor has a 1-star rating and 87.0% graduation rate—highlighting Lakeland's strong position within its community.

1,012

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,777

Per pupil spending ?

25.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

1630 Bogie Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48383-2728

(248) 676-8320

District: Huron Valley Schools

Feeder schools for Lakeland High School:

Elementary:	Country Oaks Elementary School
	Lakewood Elementary School
	Oxbow Elementary School
Middle:	White Lake Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

2.3%

See top rated Michigan high schools

Compare Lakeland High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (51% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Michigan high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Michigan avg43%

163^rd of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Huron Valley Schools

162^nd of 625Huron Valley Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	163 of 800	79.6%	★★★★☆
2025	65.7	221 of 739	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	74.0	153 of 743	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	151 of 735	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	65.9	186 of 531	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.6	174 of 561	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.2	199 of 666	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	231 of 824	72.0%	★★★★☆
2017	69.4	207 of 835	75.2%	★★★★☆
2016	74.4	189 of 852	77.8%	★★★★☆
2015	71.5	232 of 832	72.1%	★★★★☆
2014	75.7	151 of 799	81.1%	★★★★☆
2013	77.7	146 of 805	81.9%	★★★★☆
2012	79.7	136 of 773	82.4%	★★★★☆
2011	80.0	141 of 784	82.0%	★★★★☆
2010	77.3	160 of 765	79.1%	★★★★☆
2009	73.1	221 of 754	70.7%	★★★★☆
2008	82.7	116 of 750	84.5%	★★★★☆
2007	74.0	196 of 767	74.4%	★★★★☆
2006	82.0	104 of 705	85.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	62.5	202 of 686	70.6%	★★★★☆
2025	63.8	201 of 629	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	205 of 619	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.3	152 of 611	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	62.3	170 of 416	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.1	203 of 462	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.3	204 of 554	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.7	262 of 710	63.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	41.0	151 of 259	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.8	133 of 203	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	16.9	173 of 195	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.6	98 of 190	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.6	87 of 201	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	380 of 719	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.5	271 of 635	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	215 of 654	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.0	215 of 614	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	218 of 369	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.5	220 of 417	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.2	322 of 532	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.9	338 of 755	55.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	135 of 693	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	57.3	255 of 628	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.0	119 of 633	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	141 of 611	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	59.4	182 of 440	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.6	164 of 472	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.7	180 of 543	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.2	208 of 707	70.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	24.7	172 of 220	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.6	76 of 130	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.0	8 of 25	68.0%	★★★★☆
2018	53.3	101 of 315	67.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.4	166 of 671	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	58.7	233 of 639	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.3	146 of 638	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.3	161 of 647	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	61.2	193 of 492	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	179 of 516	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.6	197 of 582	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.9	257 of 708	63.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)81st percentile~ school

White (2026)75th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)71st percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)47th percentile-32 vs school

Hispanic (2026)42nd percentile-38 vs school

Special Education (2026)22nd percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts66%+7 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing61%+9 vs state

Science56%+20 vs state

Social Studies52%+9 vs state

Mathematics35%+3 vs state

1.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★0

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Rate Lakeland High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, January 16, 2016

The school has a significant drug problem, and bullying problem. Administrators do not take any actions to stop either, and the bullying actually takes place at all levels (administrators are bullying the teachers and parents). The athletic department is corrupt, with coaches violating all rules, and actually harming kids. Again, no action is taken by the administration. Close Quote

Schools Near Lakeland High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)		PSAT Mathematics (2026)		SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakeland High School	Public	8-12	1630 Bogie Lake Rd	White Lake	48383	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 676-8320	1,012	50	20.2	25.8%	903 (89.2%)	7 (0.7%)	69 (6.8%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.3%)	72.5	163^rd of 800 public high schools	79.6%		65.7	221^st of 739 public high schools	70.1%	58	68.8	61.8	37.6	32.6	61.1	33.9	55.6	52.3	$14,777	$710	$14,067
Walled Lake Northern High School	Public	9-12	6000 Bogie Lake Rd	Commerce Township	48382	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-5300	1,383	64	21.6	17.3%	1,205 (87.1%)	44 (3.2%)	62 (4.5%)	16 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (3.9%)	81.1	109^th of 800 public high schools	86.4%		85.1	75^th of 739 public high schools	89.9%	34	74.3	74.2	53.8	54.3	62.1	37.6	43.8	50.4	$15,657	$600	$15,057
Harbor High School	Public	9-12	4200 White Oak Trl	Commerce Twp	48382	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 676-8421	133	8	16.6	54.1%	114 (85.7%)	2 (1.5%)	13 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	10.3	700^th of 800 public high schools	12.5%		16.6	609^th of 739 public high schools	17.6%	91	53.9	21.2	357.7	330.6	16.2	336.5	2077.5	13.5	$19,877	$1,462	$18,416
Huron Valley Adult Education	Public	9-12	4200 White Oak Trl	Commerce Twp	48382	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 676-8399	15	0		53.3%	13 (86.7%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$78,635	$4,973	$73,661
Walled Lake Central High School	Public	7-12	1600 E Oakley Park Rd	Commerce Township	48390	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-4700	1,182	59	20.2	33.5%	865 (73.2%)	140 (11.8%)	77 (6.5%)	53 (4.5%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.6%)	74	152^nd of 800 public high schools	81.0%		66.1	216^th of 739 public high schools	70.8%	64	74.0	65.9	54.5	44.4	56.0	34.9	32.0	54.5	$17,657	$1,070	$16,588
Milford High School	Public	8-12	2380 S Milford Rd	Highland	48357	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 684-8091	1,193	60	19.7	24.1%	1,059 (88.8%)	15 (1.3%)	64 (5.4%)	9 (0.8%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (3.2%)	80.5	111^th of 800 public high schools	86.1%		79.7	116^th of 739 public high schools	84.3%	5	77.0	75.0	41.7	42.4	66.7	30.7	52.2	62.2	$15,662	$679	$14,983
Oakland Schools Technical CampusSW	Public	9-12	1000 Beck Rd	Wixom	48393	Oakland County	Oakland Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 668-5600	0	18	.0	—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Walled Lake Western High School	Public	9-12	600 Beck Rd	Commerce Township	48390	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-4400	1,033	58	17.8	36.8%	572 (55.4%)	172 (16.7%)	130 (12.6%)	99 (9.6%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	52 (5.0%)	65.7	217^th of 800 public high schools	72.9%		57.1	300^th of 739 public high schools	59.4%	83	62.0	65.4	41.2	37.7	56.2	33.1	41.7	38.8	$20,342	$1,195	$19,147
Waterford Kettering High School	Public	7-12	2800 Kettering Dr	Waterford	48329	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 673-1261	909	41	22.4	43.7%	653 (71.8%)	61 (6.7%)	124 (13.6%)	20 (2.2%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.8%)	43.5	424^th of 800 public high schools	47.0%		45.6	404^th of 739 public high schools	45.3%	20	53.8	51.5	19.6	20.1	50.0	24.2	35.5	41.1	$16,370	$1,643	$14,727
Waterford Durant High School	Public	9-12	501 N Cass Lake Rd	Waterford	48328	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 674-6347	120	12	9.7	78.3%	68 (56.7%)	20 (16.7%)	26 (21.7%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)								(n/a)		358.5		306.9	372.2	338.9	8.6	2076.4	$29,153	$2,613	$26,539

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeland High School

Is Lakeland High School a good school?

Lakeland High School ranks 163^rd of 800 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lakeland High School?

Lakeland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Country Oaks Elementary School
Elementary : Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary : Oxbow Elementary School
Middle : White Lake Middle School

What district is Lakeland High School in?

Huron Valley Schools

What is the racial makeup of Lakeland High School?

Students at Lakeland High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lakeland High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,012 students attended Lakeland High School.

Rate Lakeland High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MIMichigan High School Rankings

MIMichigan District Rankings

Schools in White Lake, MI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Lakeland High School!

Latest Michigan data All new data »

2025–26 M-Step, PSAT & SAT test scoresSep 4, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.