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This School’s Reviews
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3.7121 Reviews
5.0Junior
1/26/2025
I love my school, the academics and opportunities that are offered to the students are extraordinary. Waterloo High School goes the extra mile for their students by allowing them to survey on new classes they would like to see be offered as well as new sports. The teacher engage positively with each student and heavily encourage good grades, attendance and behavior.
4.0Senior
10/3/2024
I truly believe Waterloo High School is a great school. There has been a lot of change within the administration recently. I can't say that I have always been a fan of the school administration, but there have definitely been some improvements and positive changes in the last year. The new admin has changed some school policies to better fit the needs of the students. They are really trying their best to make WHS a fun place that students want to be. Their mission is to make the school feel less like a prison. While these positive changes have occurred, there are still some negatives. I feel like most of the negative issues are things that all high schools deal with. Some negatives are teachers favoring popular kids or sports players. Like I said this is an issue at many schools, but that does not make it right. Most of the negative issues have been issues for so long, that I don't see them changing.
3.0Senior
10/23/2023
Waterloo High School is an average school, there is nothing too special about it. One thing that is very upsetting is the lack of AP classes, we only have 3 and it feels like a downgrade.
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Waterloo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waterloo, IL and is served by the Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 876 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Waterloo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waterloo Junior High School, Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School, Rogers Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Waterloo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waterloo High School.
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