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Sentinel High
High School · Waterford Unified · Waterford, CA
A Waterford Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
121 South Reinway Ave., Waterford, CA 95386
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sentinel High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,076/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,336
Median home value
$391,100
Median rent
$1,543/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95386; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Connecting Waters CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Trinity Knox Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waterford Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- District spending per student
- $19,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sentinel High is listed in Waterford Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sentinel High
Sentinel High is a public high school in Waterford, CA, part of Waterford Unified, serving approximately 26 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sentinel High
What grades does Sentinel High serve?
Sentinel High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sentinel High?
Sentinel High has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sentinel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sentinel High is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Sentinel High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sentinel High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sentinel High a charter school?
No, Sentinel High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sentinel High a Title I school?
No, Sentinel High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sentinel High?
88.5% of students at Sentinel High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.8%
- Phone
- (209) 874-9017
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 95386)
- 10,410
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95386; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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