Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Way Watervliet High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Way Watervliet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Way Watervliet High School's student population of 99 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Way Watervliet High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Way Watervliet High School is 0.52, which is less 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
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)30-39%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Watervliet High School's ranking?
Way Watervliet High School is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Way Watervliet High School?
The graduation rate of Way Watervliet High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Way Watervliet High School?
99 students attend Way Watervliet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Way Watervliet High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Way Watervliet High School?
Way Watervliet High School has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Way Watervliet High School offer ?
Way Watervliet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Way Watervliet High School part of?
Way Watervliet High School is part of Watervliet School District.
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