Waterford Mott High School serves 1,171 students in grades 9-12.
Waterford Mott High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterford Mott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Waterford Mott High School's student population of 1,171 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,171 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Waterford Mott High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Waterford Mott High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2109 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
24%
9%

Black
15%
18%

White
52%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
83%
84%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterford Mott High School's ranking?
Waterford Mott High School is ranked #2109 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Waterford Mott High School often compared to?
Waterford Mott High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterford Kettering High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterford Mott High School?
The graduation rate of Waterford Mott High School is 83%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waterford Mott High School?
1,171 students attend Waterford Mott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Waterford Mott High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterford Mott High School?
Waterford Mott High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterford Mott High School offer ?
Waterford Mott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waterford Mott High School part of?
Waterford Mott High School is part of Waterford School District.
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