WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Waterford High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Waterford School District school district, located in Waterford, CT with about 836 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 71 teachers, Waterford High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Waterford High School, located at 20 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the town's public school district. The school is known for its modern, state-of-the-art facility, which underwent a significant renovation and construction project completed in the mid-2010s. This facility serves as a community hub, offering robust academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the professional workforce.
Academically, Waterford High School provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and diverse elective options. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to student life through its athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and various clubs, all aimed at cultivating a well-rounded and engaged student body within the Waterford community.
For more information, contact Waterford High School at (860) 437-6956 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waterford, CT 06385-2894
(860) 437-6956
WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterford, CT with about 836 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waterford School District
- Total Students:
- 836
- Teachers:
- 71.08
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 836 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.