Waterford Kettering High School
Tel:
(248)673-1261
- Waterford Kettering High School serves 1,422 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Waterford Kettering High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Waterford Kettering High School's student population of 1,422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 1,422 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Waterford Kettering High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waterford Kettering High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1396 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 7% | 18% |
| White | 81% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waterford Kettering High School is Pierce Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pierce Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pierce Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterford Pierce Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 982 students
0.1 miles
5145 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248)674-0331 0.1 6-12 982 - Waterford Cooley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 482 students
1.1 miles
2000 Highfield Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248)673-0300 1.1 K-5 482 - Waterford Riverside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 384 students
1.3 miles
5280 Farm Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248)674-0805 1.3 K-5 384 - Waterford Schoolcraft Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 432 students
1.5 miles
6400 Maceday Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248)623-6211 1.5 K-5 432 - Waterford Waterford Montessori Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 239 students
1.5 miles
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248)674-2400 1.5 K-6 239
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