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 2025-2026 school year is from Feb. 5, 2025 to April 4, 2025. 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 applicants must fill out two, separate applications. You must be accepted into STEM before beginning the process to apply for Schools of Choice (SOC). If you applied for the STEM program correctly, you must wait to receive notice of acceptance in the mail before filling out the SOC application. If accepted, you must print and submit the SOC application to the Central Enrollment office at the Crary Campus, 501 N. Cass Lake Road, Waterford, Michigan, 48328.

The dates to submit these are June 23 - July 23, 2025. The SOC application is available under the "Resources" heading below once the window is open.