Below Average
#2783 of 3,192 schools in MI
Way Watervliet High School
High School · Watervliet School District · Watervliet, MI
A high school in Watervliet, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
450 EAST SAINT JOSEPH ST, Watervliet, MI 49098
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Way Watervliet High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2011–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Way Watervliet High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watervliet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,899
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Coloma High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Hartford Alternative EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 4.6 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Watervliet School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Way Watervliet High School is listed in Watervliet School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Way Watervliet High School
Way Watervliet High School is a public high school in Watervliet, MI, part of Watervliet School District, serving approximately 99 students in grades 9th-12th with a 99:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,783 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Way Watervliet High School
What grades does Way Watervliet High School serve?
Way Watervliet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Way Watervliet High School?
Way Watervliet High School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way Watervliet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Way Watervliet High School is 99:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Way Watervliet High School rank in MI?
Way Watervliet High School ranks #2,783 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Way Watervliet High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Way Watervliet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Way Watervliet High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Way Watervliet High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Way Watervliet High School a charter school?
No, Way Watervliet High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Way Watervliet High School a Title I school?
No, Way Watervliet High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Way Watervliet High School?
68.7% of students at Way Watervliet High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 99:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (269) 463-0897
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 49098)
- 5,791
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49098; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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