C+
Average
67/100

Watervliet Senior High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 450 E SAINT JOSEPH ST, Watervliet, MI 49098
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 52% · Math 22% proficient · 46th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

67
Repit Score
out of 100
376
Students
enrolled
19.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%46/100reading 59th percentile, math 33rd percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%62/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−14 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+14 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%25%reading -4 pts, math -17 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income30%10%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 450 E SAINT JOSEPH ST
City Watervliet
ZIP Code 49098
District 2635460
NCES School ID 263546007156
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49098

Understanding the community around Watervliet Senior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,278
Per Capita Income $30,170
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%
High School or Higher 84.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $121,200
Median Rent $994
Owner-Occupied 80.5%
Renter-Occupied 19.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Watervliet Senior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%
Female 55.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.2%
Hispanic/Latino 16.2%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Black 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 376
Teachers (FTE) 19.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Watervliet Senior High School?
Watervliet Senior High School has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Watervliet Senior High School?
Watervliet Senior High School has 376 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1.
What grades does Watervliet Senior High School serve?
Watervliet Senior High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Watervliet Senior High School receive per student?
Watervliet Senior High School receives $13,937 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Watervliet Senior High School in 49098 ▼
Avg Home Value
$243,420
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,260
1-Year Change
+18.3%
% Renters
19.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026