Waterloo High School

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Waterloo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
96 Stark St,  Waterloo Town, NY
Waterloo Central School District
3.6
1.8
404 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Susan Burgess
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
22
Reading
28
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
74.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.5%
White
89.1%
Economically disadvantaged
54.2%
Male
51%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
4.5%
Black
4.2%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
SUNY Finger Lakes Community College 44 Students
Nazareth University 41 Students
St. John Fisher University 40 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 33 Students
Syracuse University 30 Students
SUNY Oswego 27 Students
SUNY Brockport 26 Students
Cornell University 25 Students
SUNY Alfred State College 25 Students
Keuka College 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 27 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Business 17 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Biology 12 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 12 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 9 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 45 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/31/2020
I love the personal connections the school attempts to make with the students. There are plenty of extra curricular activities to get students involved. I wish that the school would be more open to change.
3.0 Alum
11/1/2016
Although many of my colleagues that I graduated with in Waterloo had always complained about the school, I've always loved going there. It wasn't a big school or a school with a great sports program but the Waterloo spirit is like no other.
3.0 Niche User
7/5/2016
Overall I feel this is a good school district. The teachers and other staff are great at corresponding with parents regarding their student concerns.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/5/2023
My child failed 9th grade not only because of the school staff but because of unwillingness of a parent to send the child to school. Or even talk with school staff to put a tutor in place. 100 days of school missed us educational neglect. NYS allows a child to drop out at the age of 15 / 16 prior to...
1.0 other
3/21/2023
This school did nothing when I was bullied by students and belittled by teachers. I was majorly depressed when I left the high school and it went almost completely away after just a few months. This school is awful!
1.0 parent
11/23/2021
its so bad everyone gets disrespected if your a minority
4.0 other
12/29/2012
Pretty good school, but needs to rid itself of the block scheduling and do something about the band students who walk around like they own the school, and are constantly disrespectful towards teachers and fellow students. The district should also rid itself of the Superintendent, who has done nothin...

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Waterloo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waterloo Town, NY, in the Waterloo Town neighborhood, and is served by the Waterloo Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 404 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Waterloo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $229,826. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mynderse Academy, Seneca Bible Baptist Christian School, Waterloo Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Waterloo Town has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waterloo High School.

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