Waterford High School

Waterford High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
20 Rope Ferry Rd,  Waterford, CT
Waterford School District
3.9
4.3
735 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Andre E Hauser
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
88.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
195:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.2%
Male
47.6%
White
74.8%
Hispanic
11.2%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.9%
Black
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#24 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 237 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 110 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 102 Students
Boston University 82 Students
University of Rhode Island 78 Students
Quinnipiac University 76 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Three Rivers Campus 65 Students
Central Connecticut State University 52 Students
University of Hartford 49 Students
Sacred Heart University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 65 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Biology 64 Students
Business 59 Students
Chemistry 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 129 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/17/2020
Before going to Waterford High, I applied to go to other high schools in the area. I didn't get into those schools, and I'm glad I didn't because I have genuinely enjoyed my time at Waterford. Although there have been a few hiccups with a couple teachers, overall it has been much more enjoyable than I expected. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I genuinely miss being in school, seeing my teachers, and participating in my clubs.
5.0 Senior
2/18/2020
Nice teachers, good environment to learn in, and a lot of support from fellow students and teachers. The school community is very unified and safe as well. I have had a lot of fun throughout my 4 years at this school, and I feel like it has prepared me very well for my college and future in general.
4.0 Alum
1/21/2020
My time at Waterford High School was overall very good. My only complaint would be the math department.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 student
8/15/2013
To give an update- both field hockey and lacrosse have been incorporated as official school sports. A new high school building was just recently opened in April of 2013. Ceilings, walls, and bathrooms are no longer falling apart; there is also much better climate control throughout the new school. T...
5.0 parent
2/25/2013
Brand new high school just being finished, so the age of the building being a 2013 build makes it state of the art. It will be interesting to see how the students and teachers find the new learning environment to be. That won't be known until next year after both students and faculty get settled in...
3.0 student
2/27/2011
The building is old with climate control issues and it's falling down (ceilings, walls and lavatories). The budget is being channeled to build a new school, but basic maintenance is not being done. Teachers are good, but how long can they keep positive attitudes and work in decrepit conditions? The...

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