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
713 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
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
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
17
AP Pass Rate
88.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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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%

School Rankings

#24 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
Source: Niche

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 233 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 106 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 98 Students
Boston University 84 Students
University of Rhode Island 83 Students
Quinnipiac University 71 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Three Rivers Campus 60 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 52 Students
Central Connecticut State University 52 Students
Sacred Heart University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 66 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Business 57 Students
Chemistry 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Elementary Education 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Education 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 131 Reviews
4.0 Parent
10/17/2023
I went to Waterford High School when I was a teenager. Now that I have a child in that same exact school it looks completely different. They have modernized and kept up with times. They have added new additions, access to technology and have made safety a priority. They are definitely more diverse than they used to be over 20 years ago.
4.0 Freshman
6/15/2023
WHS has lots of opportunities for students to get involved in anyway that they want. From sports to academic clubs and any other club you can think of.
4.0 Senior
6/10/2022
Waterford has many great teachers that help students excel academically. Waterford is the place to go
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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Waterford High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waterford, CT, in the Waterford neighborhood, and is served by the Waterford School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 713 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Waterford High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $471,961. Discover additional schools in the area, like New London Public Schools, New London High School, Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades, and more. Learn more about what Waterford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waterford High School.

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