Mott High School or Waterford Mott High School is a public high school in the Waterford School District located in Waterford, Michigan. The official name of the high school is Charles S. Mott High School, named for the automotive industry pioneer.
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Waterford Mott High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,076 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (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 1,076 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Waterford Mott High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterford Mott High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2188 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterford Mott High School's ranking?
Waterford Mott High School is ranked #2188 out of 3,025 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterford Mott High School?
The graduation rate of Waterford Mott High School is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Waterford Mott High School?
1,076 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterford Mott High School part of?
Waterford Mott High School is part of Waterford School District.
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