- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263531007150
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Waterford Mott High School held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 263531007150 · Waterford, MI High · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 17.8:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Kettering High School (909 students)
Waterford Mott High School held near 1,076 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Waterford Mott High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Schoolcraft El
Schoolcraft Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Waterford Mott High School reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford Mott High School compares
Waterford Mott High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~963 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 1,076 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.