- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waterford, MI
Waterford Durant High School
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Durant High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263531001512
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Durant High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Durant High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Durant High School ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531001512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Waterford Durant High School shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 263531001512 · Waterford, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 9.2:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Mott High School (963 students)
Waterford Durant High School shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Waterford Durant High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford Mott
Waterford Mott High School
963 students
- Waterford Kett
Waterford Kettering High School
909 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
733 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
731 students
- Grayson Elemen
Grayson Elementary
437 students
- This school 120
Waterford Durant High School
120 students
What this shows Waterford Durant High School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford Durant High School compares
Waterford Durant High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Waterford Durant High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Waterford School District reports $17,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford Durant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Mott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterford Kettering High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Durant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Waterford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Durant High School
How many students attend Waterford Durant High School?
Waterford Durant High School has 120 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Durant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Durant High School is 9.2:1, which is 47% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterford Durant High School?
72.0% of students at Waterford Durant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Durant High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Durant High School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Durant High School?
Waterford Durant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waterford Durant High School rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Durant High School ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Waterford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Waterford Durant High School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students), Waterford Kettering High School (909 students), and Pierce Middle School (733 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.