Waterford Unified

The Waterford Unified school district in California consists of 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Waterford Junior Middle School stands out, ranking in the top 30% of California middle schools and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Sentinel High School struggles, ranking in the bottom 5% of California high schools and having very low proficiency rates in core academic subjects. Waterford High School, on the other hand, maintains a high graduation rate and above-average test scores in English Language Arts/Literacy.

A significant challenge facing the district is the alarmingly high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.9% at Waterford Junior Middle School to 61.3% at Sentinel High School. This issue, coupled with the high levels of economic disadvantage, may be contributing to the inconsistent academic performance observed across the Waterford Unified school district.