For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 742 students in 49461, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 49461, MI are Whitehall Senior High School and White Lake Area Community Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 49461 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49461, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 49461 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Whitehall Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49461, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
49461, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Muskegon County Youth Home (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Gr: 9-12
Youth Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49461, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49461, MI include Whitehall Senior High School and White Lake Area Community Education.
How many public high schools are located in 49461?
2 public high schools are located in 49461.
What is the racial composition of students in 49461?
49461 public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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