Waterford High School

163 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waterford High School, located at 330 Main Street in Waterford, Ohio, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Wolf Creek Local School District. As a small, rural public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and students maintain strong, personalized relationships. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic achievement with extracurricular involvement, playing a pivotal role in the town’s social and civic life.

Beyond its core curriculum, Waterford High School is particularly well-regarded for its competitive athletics programs, which often serve as a focal point for school spirit and community engagement. The school district’s smaller size allows for a dedicated faculty that is able to provide individualized attention to students, helping them prepare for post-secondary education or the workforce. Overall, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Waterford area, maintaining a tradition of academic focus and community pride within its Washington County setting.

163

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	1
Two or More	5

White
157 (96.3 %)
Two or More
5 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wolf Creek Local
Phone:	(740)984-2373
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 56

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 29