Waterford Cyber Academy (Closed 2016)

501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 56 students in grades 6-12, Waterford Cyber Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
≤20%
37%
(14-15)
40-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
(14-15)
60-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterford Cyber Academy?
The graduation rate of Waterford Cyber Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Waterford Cyber Academy?
56 students attend Waterford Cyber Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Waterford Cyber Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Waterford Cyber Academy offer ?
Waterford Cyber Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Waterford Cyber Academy part of?
Waterford Cyber Academy is part of Waterford School District.

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