WATERFORD DURANT HIGH SCHOOL

Waterford Durant High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Waterford School District school district, located in WATERFORD, MI with about 167 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Waterford Durant High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Waterford Durant High School, located at 501 N. Cass Lake Road in Waterford, Michigan, operates as an alternative education institution within the Waterford School District. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing flexible pathways to graduation for those who struggle in a standard high school setting. Its mission emphasizes student-centered instruction, credit recovery, and a supportive atmosphere that helps pupils overcome academic or personal obstacles to earn their high school diplomas.

The school is characterized by its commitment to personalized learning and small-group support, aiming to meet the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. By fostering a close-knit community and offering individualized attention, Waterford Durant High School provides an essential service for students looking for a fresh start or a more manageable pace to complete their secondary education. Interested families and prospective students can find further details regarding their specific programs and enrollment procedures on the official district website at http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us.

For more information, contact Waterford Durant High School at (248) 674-6347 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.