Enrollment
963
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waterford, MI
Waterford Mott High School
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Mott High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263531007150
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Mott High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #5 of 14
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford Mott High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Mott High School ranks #5 of 14 public schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531007150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waterford Mott High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waterford Mott High School
Waterford Mott High School is a higher-need, large high school in Waterford, Michigan, enrolling 963 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 963 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waterford's high schools, it stands alongside Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus (27 students): Waterford Mott High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 6.8:1).
Waterford School District also operates Waterford Kettering High School (909 students) and Pierce Middle School (733 students) alongside Waterford Mott 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 Mott High School compares
Waterford Mott 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.9%
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Waterford Mott High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterford School District, which includes Waterford Mott 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 Mott High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Kettering High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schoolcraft Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Mott 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
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Waterford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~963 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waterford Mott High School
How many students attend Waterford Mott High School?
Waterford Mott High School has 963 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Mott High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Mott High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterford Mott High School?
54.8% of students at Waterford Mott High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Mott High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Mott High School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Mott High School?
Waterford Mott High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Mott High School rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford Mott High School ranks #5 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.
Is Waterford Mott High School a good school?
Waterford Mott High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Mott High School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Kettering High School (909 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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