Waterford Durant High School is an alternative high school in Waterford, Michigan. It is operated by the Waterford School District and is one of three high school within the district.
Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, Waterford Durant 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterford Durant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waterford Durant High School's student population of 120 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Waterford Durant 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 Durant High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2932 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
57%
63%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterford Durant High School's ranking?
Waterford Durant High School is ranked #2932 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterford Durant High School?
The graduation rate of Waterford Durant High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Waterford Durant High School?
120 students attend Waterford Durant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Waterford Durant High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterford Durant High School?
Waterford Durant High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Waterford Durant High School offer ?
Waterford Durant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterford Durant High School part of?
Waterford Durant High School is part of Waterford School District.
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