Watervliet Senior High School

450 E SAINT JOSEPH ST
WATERVLIET, MI 49098

360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Watervliet Senior High School, located in Watervliet, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Watervliet Public Schools district. Situated on East Saint Joseph Street, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its student body. The campus functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the high school offers various programs designed to cultivate well-rounded students, including athletics, arts, and career-readiness initiatives. By prioritizing technological integration and student-centered learning, Watervliet Senior High School strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills needed to navigate the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at Watervlietps.org.

360

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watervliet Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	63
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
262 (72.8%)
Hispanic
63 (17.5%)
Two or More
20 (5.6%)
Black
9 (2.5%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Watervliet School District
Phone:	(269)463-0734
Website:	http://Watervlietps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 101

Grade 10 83

Grade 11 100

Grade 12 76