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#440 of 990 schools in CT
Top 44% in state
Waterford High School
High School · Waterford School District · Waterford, CT
A high school in Waterford, CT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford, CT 06385
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waterford High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterford High School 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,702/100K
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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
$110,375
Median home value
$334,900
Median rent
$1,593/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 593 | Compare → |
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| High Road School of New London Md/high at ShilohPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 234 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waterford School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterford High School is listed in Waterford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterford High School
Waterford High School is a public high school in Waterford, CT, part of Waterford School District, serving approximately 713 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford High School
What grades does Waterford High School serve?
Waterford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waterford High School?
Waterford High School has an enrollment of approximately 713 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterford High School rank in CT?
Waterford High School ranks #440 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Waterford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waterford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterford High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterford High School a charter school?
No, Waterford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterford High School a Title I school?
No, Waterford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterford High School?
28.8% of students at Waterford High School 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
- 713
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (860) 437-6956
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06385)
- 15,900
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 06385; 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 mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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