Enrollment
360
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Watervliet, MI
Watervliet Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Watervliet Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263546007156
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watervliet Senior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Watervliet · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Watervliet Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watervliet Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Watervliet, MI.
School address
District: Watervliet School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263546007156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Watervliet Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Watervliet Senior High School
Watervliet Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Watervliet, Michigan, enrolling 360 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 653 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #454.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Watervliet's high schools, it stands alongside Way Watervliet High School (90 students): Watervliet Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 45:1).
Watervliet School District also operates South Elementary School (335 students) and North Elementary School (312 students) alongside Watervliet Senior 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 Watervliet Senior High School compares
Watervliet Senior 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$12,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Watervliet Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Watervliet School District, which includes Watervliet Senior High School.
$12,716
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 64.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 Watervliet Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watervliet Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Way Watervliet High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watervliet Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Watervliet
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Watervliet Senior High School
How many students attend Watervliet Senior High School?
Watervliet Senior High School has 360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watervliet, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watervliet Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watervliet Senior High School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher 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 Watervliet Senior High School?
59.3% of students at Watervliet Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watervliet Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Watervliet Senior High School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Watervliet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watervliet Senior High School?
Watervliet Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Watervliet Senior High School rank among public schools in Watervliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Watervliet Senior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Watervliet, 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 Watervliet on the city page.
Is Watervliet Senior High School a good school?
Watervliet Senior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Watervliet School District?
Besides Watervliet Senior High School, Watervliet School District also operates South Elementary School (335 students), North Elementary School (312 students), and Watervliet Middle School (309 students). See the Watervliet School District district page for the complete list.
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