For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 450 students in 49098, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 49098, MI are Watervliet Senior High School and Way Watervliet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49098 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49098, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49098 have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watervliet Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49098, MI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 49098, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 49098, MI include Watervliet Senior High School and Way Watervliet High School.
How many public high schools are located in 49098?
2 public high schools are located in 49098.
What is the racial composition of students in 49098?
49098 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.