For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,770 students in Waterford, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Waterford, MI are Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, Waterford Kettering High School and Waterford Mott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Waterford, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterford Kettering High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Waterford, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Waterford Kettering High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kettering Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Grades: 7-12
| 966 students
Rank: #33.
Waterford Mott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Scott Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-4134
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-4134
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #44.
Oakside Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Grades: K-10
| 1,182 students
Rank: #55.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Waterford Durant High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-6347
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Waterford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Waterford (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5195 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-5220
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-5220
Grades: 4-5
| 255 students
3621 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 205 students
Lutes Campus High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Oakland County Center Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
1355 Merry Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
6010 Hatchery
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Waterford Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waterford, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Waterford, MI include Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, Waterford Kettering High School and Waterford Mott High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waterford?
6 public high schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Waterford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waterford include: Waterford Mott High School vs. Waterford Kettering High School, Waterford Kettering High School vs. Waterford Mott High School
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