WATERFORD-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WATERFORD-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WATERFORD-HALFMOON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WATERFORD, NY with about 352 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 35 teachers, WATERFORD-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Waterford, New York, serves as the singular secondary educational institution within the Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District. Situated on Middletown Road, the school functions as a combined campus for students in grades 7 through 12. Its compact size is a defining characteristic, often cited as fostering a close-knit academic environment where students and faculty can build strong, long-term relationships throughout the middle and high school years.
The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. In addition to core academic subjects, the district emphasizes extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of athletic programs, arts, and student clubs designed to support the "whole child." By focusing on a small-school atmosphere, Waterford-Halfmoon aims to provide personalized attention and a supportive community culture while maintaining the resources necessary to meet New York State educational standards.
For more information, contact WATERFORD-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 237-0800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WATERFORD, NY 12188-1590
(518) 237-0800
http://www.whufsd.org
WATERFORD-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WATERFORD, NY with about 352 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 352
- Teachers:
- 35.41
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 352 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERFORD-HALFMOON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.