For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 475 students in Watervliet, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Watervliet, MI are Way Watervliet High School and Watervliet Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watervliet, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Watervliet have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Watervliet, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watervliet Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Watervliet, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Watervliet, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Watervliet, MI include Way Watervliet High School and Watervliet Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Watervliet?
2 public high schools are located in Watervliet.
What is the racial composition of students in Watervliet?
Watervliet public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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