Waterford School District

The Waterford School District is located in Waterford, MI and includes 21 schools that serve 11,802 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Waterford School District spends $9,583 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Waterford School District has 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MI state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Waterford School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 9% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Waterford School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Waterford School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.