Waterford Mott High School was established in 1967, with the first graduating class in June 1970.

[5][6] In the fall of 1990, ninth graders joined the Mott student body.

[7] Students are offered a variety of classes in all four core areas as well as art, business, computer science, engineering, foreign language, health occupations, music, physical education, technology, theater, and video production.

[6] Waterford Mott hosts a variety of clubs and programs including: the Anti-Defamation League, Board Game Club, Chess Club, DECA Marketing Club, Drama Club, International Thespian Society (ITS), Gay/Straight Alliance, Link Crew, National Art Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society National Honor Society (NHS), Positive Peer Influence (PPI), Student Council, Student Leadership, Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and Robotics.

Waterford Mott also offers thirty-two different sports to both boys and girls students.