Waterford High School

www.waterfordschools.org/whsnew/index.htm

735 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

735

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	82
Black	17
Asian	36
Two or More	42
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
550 (74.9 %)
Hispanic
82 (11.2 %)
Two or More
42 (5.7 %)
Asian
36 (4.9 %)
Black
17 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(860)437-6956
Website:	http://www.waterfordschools.org/whsnew/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 192

Grade 10 193

Grade 11 174

Grade 12 176