Enrollment
909
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263531007143
Waterford Kettering High School — Waterford, MI
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Kettering High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+10% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Waterford Kettering High School reports 909 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Michigan average and 27% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 227 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Waterford School District spends $19,093 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.7% from local sources (property taxes), 52.2% from the state, and 9.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waterford Kettering High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
20.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,093
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 909 Top 94% in Michigan — larger than 6% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 20.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.7% -31% vs state
NCES ID 263531007143
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 23
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 227:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.4%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 78
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford School District, which includes Waterford Kettering High School.
$19,093
Per student
+21%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar other schools in Waterford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Haviland Elementary School
Standard public school
308 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Beaumont Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Momentum Academy
Standard public school
219 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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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 other 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 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in WATERFORD, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Kettering High School?
Waterford Kettering High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.