Welcome to STEM Academy

Program Overview

Waterford STEM Academy is open to 9th - 12th grade students. This program meets the eligibility criteria for Conceptual Science, Biology, Physics, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and/or a fourth credit in mathematics and science. Additionally, there is a Project Development Academic Center period for collaborative work time which will afford students a three-hour block of time at the STEM Academy. STEM students will work in a state-of-the-art facility comprising classroom areas, presentation areas, and space for project development.

Enrollment is by application only. The application window for the 2026-2027 school year is from Feb. 23, 2026 to March 24, 2026. Students who have applied will be notified by mail if they are accepted or denied enrollment. Please inquire if you have interest in our program or questions about the application process.   

Schools of Choice

If you are not a Waterford School District student, but are interested in STEM, you may be eligible through Waterford STEM Academy Limited Schools of Choice, which is open to 9th - 12th grade students who reside in Oakland County. 

Schools of Choice (non-resident) applicants must fill out two separate applications. You will need to complete the STEM Application and the School of Choice Application. You must be accepted into STEM before your School of Choice Application is processed. Your School of Choice Application may be emailed to RoseD02@wsdmi.org or dropped off at our Central Enrollment office at 501 N. Cass Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan, 48328. Students are not accepted until both applications have been processed and approved.

The dates to submit the SOC application is the same as the STEM application: Feb. 23, 2026 to March 24, 2026. The SOC application is available under the "Resources" heading below once the window is open.