WAY Watervliet High School

450 E SAINT JOSEPH ST
WATERVLIET, MI 49098

90 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Watervliet High School, located in Watervliet, Michigan, serves as a central pillar of the Watervliet Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on student character and community involvement. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education and the workforce, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which play a vital role in the campus culture. These programs are designed to encourage well-rounded development and school spirit, helping students build essential life skills outside the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the future, Watervliet High School remains dedicated to maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and the local community to support student achievement.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

45.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAY Watervliet High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

White
55 (61.1%)
Hispanic
18 (20.0%)
Two or More
11 (12.2%)
Black
3 (3.3%)
American Indian
3 (3.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Watervliet School District
Phone:	(269)463-0897
Website:	http://Watervlietps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	45.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 13

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 23