High Schools in Waterford School District

The Waterford School District in Michigan is home to three high schools: Waterford Mott High School, Waterford Kettering High School, and Waterford Durant High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Among the three high schools, Waterford Kettering High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 374 out of 743 Michigan high schools and boasting the highest graduation rate at 91.9% and the lowest dropout rate at 5.1%. The school also excels academically, with the highest percentage of students proficient or better in various state assessments. In contrast, Waterford Durant High School has the lowest statewide ranking at 683 and the lowest test scores, with only 9.52% of students proficient or better in M-Step Science and 14.3% in M-Step Social Studies.

The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status among the three high schools. Waterford Mott High School has the most diverse student population, while Waterford Kettering High School has the highest percentage of White students. Waterford Durant High School stands out for having the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which may contribute to its lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rate.