Waterford Kettering High School

www.waterford.k12.mi.us

966 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Waterford Kettering High School, located in Waterford, Michigan, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Waterford School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which offers a range of core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths. The campus fosters a traditional high school environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded individuals through structured classroom instruction and state-aligned educational standards.

Beyond the classroom, Waterford Kettering is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a robust extracurricular culture. The school supports a wide variety of athletics, student-led clubs, and performing arts programs, which help encourage student engagement, school spirit, and leadership development. By balancing academic rigor with an active social and extracurricular life, the school aims to provide a supportive community that encourages students to pursue their interests while navigating the challenges of their formative high school years.

966

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterford Kettering High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	749
Hispanic	113
Black	56
Asian	15
Two or More	27
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
749 (77.5 %)
Hispanic
113 (11.7 %)
Black
56 (5.8 %)
Two or More
27 (2.8 %)
Asian
15 (1.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(248)673-1261
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 242

Grade 10 259

Grade 11 229

Grade 12 236