Best High Schools in Zip Code 48390

The 48390 zip code area is home to three high schools - Walled Lake Central High School, Walled Lake Western High School, and James R Geisler Middle School - all part of the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district. These schools serve grades 6-12 and have a mix of strong academic performance and areas for improvement.

Walled Lake Central High School and Walled Lake Western High School are the standout schools, both ranked in the top 211 and 179 out of 743 Michigan high schools respectively, with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. They demonstrate relatively high performance on standardized tests, with over 60% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. However, all three schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% to 44.23%.

While the schools generally perform above the state average, there are some notable differences. Walled Lake Western High School has higher spending per student ($18,614) compared to Walled Lake Central High School ($16,809), and James R Geisler Middle School has lower test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the high schools. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, especially at James R Geisler Middle School (44.23%), suggests the need to consider socioeconomic factors that may influence student performance.