Enrollment
909
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterford, MI
Waterford Kettering High School
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Kettering High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263531007143
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Kettering High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Kettering High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Kettering High School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531007143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waterford Kettering High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waterford Kettering High School
Waterford Kettering High School is a large combined-grade school in Waterford, Michigan, enrolling 909 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 909 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waterford's public schools, it stands alongside Oakside Prep Academy (1,424 students): Waterford Kettering High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 20.9:1).
Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students) and Pierce Middle School (733 students) alongside Waterford Kettering High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waterford Kettering High School compares
Waterford Kettering High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,819
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Waterford Kettering High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford School District, which includes Waterford Kettering High School.
$15,819
Per student
+17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 52.2%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Waterford Kettering High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Mott High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoolcraft Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Kettering High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Waterford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oakside Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,424 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
Standard public school
298 students 37.3:1 students per teacher
Waterford Montessori Academy
Standard public school
213 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special-education school
45 students 5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~909 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waterford Kettering High School
How many students attend Waterford Kettering High School?
Waterford Kettering High School has 909 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waterford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Kettering High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Kettering High School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterford Kettering High School?
37.7% of students at Waterford Kettering High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Kettering High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Kettering High School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Kettering High School?
Waterford Kettering High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waterford Kettering High School rank among schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Kettering High School ranks #3 of 6 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 schools in Waterford on the city page.
Is Waterford Kettering High School a good school?
Waterford Kettering High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Waterford Kettering High School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students), Pierce Middle School (733 students), and Mason Middle School (731 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.
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