Waterloo High School

Waterloo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
505 E Bulldog,  Waterloo, IL
Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5
3.7
5.0
876 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Charron
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
206:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
2.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 110 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 77 Students
Southwestern Illinois College 77 Students
University of Missouri 74 Students
Purdue University 59 Students
Illinois State University 43 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 43 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 42 Students
Michigan State University 40 Students
Saint Louis University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Business 46 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Biology 30 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Education 17 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Chemistry 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 121 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/25/2024
I would say the best part about Waterloo High school is the resources given to us, they are willing to work around any accommodation to help our needs to our learning.
3.0 Senior
10/20/2022
I personally have not had a bad experience here, but I know that people have. The only main thing I think could change would be how they handle bullying and other circumstances.
4.0 Senior
10/18/2019
Overall, good faculty. The Administration could be better, however the teachers make up for it. Food is ok as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/11/2025
The teachers, staff, and administrators have been wonderful in helping all students, including student with disabilities and special needs. The school is very accommodating and follows the plan for students’ individual needs. My son has thrived and improved so much over the years while being in the...
5.0 student
9/26/2012
I went to WHS and loved every minute of it. The teachers were wonderful and made it seem worth going. Being in college now makes me appreciate all of the work the teachers at WHS did because of how much more I know compared to other people my age. I am an education major and hope to teach at WHS to...
5.0 parent
3/14/2008
5.0 parent
10/23/2006

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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. 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 3.48, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 28. 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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