There are 9 elementary schools, three middle schools and three high schools (including an alternative high school) in the District. We are also host to the International Academy West campus located at Lakeland High School. In addition to the regular program, Huron Valley Schools offers educational alternatives and supplemental programs for special needs students.

The pupil/teacher ratio is 18:1 and 60 percent of our teachers hold advanced degrees. All HVS teachers are highly qualified.

Huron Valley students consistently score above state, and in several areas, county averages on the MEAP tests. In 2008, two students were named National Merit Finalists (top 1% nationally). Additionally, 87% of our graduates pursue a higher education.

Our music programs, robotics teams, sports teams and extracurricular teams consistently receive state and national recognition.

Recreation & Community Education

Huron Valley Schools offers numerous programs through our Recreation & Community Education Department. The following programs are offered to both children and adults:

Community Education
Early Childhood Programs
Adult High School
Fitness/Recreation
School Age Care
Day Care
Pools & Fitness Centers
K-12 Enrichment

District Size

The Huron Valley District covers 107 square miles encompassing the townships of Commerce, Highland, Milford, White Lake and the Village of Milford. The District ranks 6th out of 28 Oakland Districts in the number of students it serves. We employ approximately 600 teachers and over 1,400 staff.

Accreditation Status

The Huron Valley Schools is part of the Michigan Accreditation Program. All elementary schools are summary accredited. Both Milford and Lakeland High Schools are fully accredited by the North Central Association, as well as Highland, Muir, Oak Valley and White Lake Middle Schools.

non discrimination

Huron Valley Schools complies with all Federal laws and U.S. Department of Education requirements prohibiting discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or disability.

Points of Pride

2010-11 Achievements in Arts, Academics & Athletics

• MEAP District scores exceed state results on all 18 tests

• MEAP District scores exceed or meet county results in 17 out of 18 tests with fourth grade writing only 4 points below county level

• All middle school scores exceed county and state scores on all 9 tests

• District math scores average a 94% proficiency rate

• HVS named to AP® Achievement List by the College Board for Significant Gains in Advanced Placement® Access and Student Performance

• All secondary schools are fully accredited by the North Central Association (NCA)

• HVS had 116 AP Scholars

• HVS had two National Merit Commended Scholars and one Semi-Finalist

• MHS student earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT test

• MHS art student won 1st place in the 11th Congressional District Art Competition

• MHS Equestrian Team are State Champions

• LHS Girls Boardercross are State Champs and MHS Boys Boardercross are State Champs

• The HOT Robotics Team are State Champs

• LHS Counselors received prestigious RAMP Award (Recognized ASCA Model Program) from the American School Counselor Association

• WLMS Teacher Chris Walker named the 2011 Oakland County Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year

• Harbor High and Adult Education's graduation was the largest in 20 years

• Superintendent Jackie Johnston received the Oustanding Alumna Award from Oakland Community College