Waterville Senior High School

Waterville Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Brooklyn Ave,  Waterville, ME
Waterville Public Schools
3.7
3.5
519 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
32
Reading
33
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
42.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
39.4%
State Average
36.4%
Math
44.3%
State Average
48.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
251:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
84.2%
Hispanic
6.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%
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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 Maine 96 Students
University of Southern Maine 67 Students
Husson University 55 Students
Boston University 46 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 43 Students
Colby College 40 Students
University of New England 37 Students
Thomas College 35 Students
Kennebec Valley Community College 34 Students
Tufts University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 32 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Biology 24 Students
Business 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Economics 15 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
English 11 Students
Environmental Science 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 111 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/25/2024
WSHS focuses on the less academcially focused students rather than the kids who want to better their education. Rather than focusing on the students who want to prep for college and workforce, they focus on passing the most amount of students possible.
4.0 Alum
6/6/2024
Waterville Senior High School is a great school. I wish I had gotten more involved with the things they had there. The community is great, the teachers are all kind and supportive. The clubs and events were diverse and fun. I highly recommend it to anyone planning on going there.
4.0 Senior
10/3/2023
I have had a decent experience as a student at WSHS. The teachers are usually very willing to help with anything. I have done very good with my grades and this school has helped me to achieve that.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/10/2014
Moved here from district that was implementing Mass Customized Learning :( Our kids are having a wonderful experience. Many of their coaches are also great academic teachers. Clubs meet before school so they can enjoy sports and clubs. Musicians are not penalized by coaches for attending concerts. S...
1.0 parent
4/17/2010
I don't like the school, students aren't challened enough, and I am very un-pleased about the teachers, they do not challenge the students enough!
1.0 student
1/16/2009
5.0 parent
5/30/2008

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