Waterford High

Summary:

Waterford High is a public high school located in Waterford, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 952 students. This exceptional school is part of the Waterford Union High School School District, which is ranked 34 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Waterford High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Wisconsin, ranking 45th out of 431 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71.11% of Waterford High's 10th-grade students were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. Waterford High also maintains a consistently high four-year graduation rate of 96.1% and a low dropout rate of just 1.1%, both of which are significantly better than the state averages.

Waterford High excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's rankings within these subgroups are often among the top in the state, demonstrating its ability to provide a well-rounded and equitable education. Additionally, Waterford High has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.8%, which is significantly lower than the state average. When compared to nearby schools like Central High, Franklin High, and Union Grove High, Waterford High outperforms them in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 611 W Main Street
       Waterford, WI  53185


(262) 534-3189

District: Waterford Union High School School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,213 Help


Feeder schools for Waterford High:

Elementary:    Drought Elementary
    Evergreen Elementary
    North Cape Elementary
    Trailside Elementary
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Middle:    Fox River Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  952

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.3% Help


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Compare Details Waterford High ranks better than 89.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.62. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waterford High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (8.5%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterford High is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterford High is $19,213.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterford High:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterford High 45th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Waterford High in the ranking list.)

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Waterford Union High School School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterford Union High School School District 34th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterford High

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Rank History for all students at Waterford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.05 91st 275 66.9%
2005 74.50 63rd 287 78.0%
2006 65.52 119th 292 59.2%
2007 72.43 76th 281 73.0%
2008 67.43 144th 437 67.0%
2009 71.16 104th 438 76.3%
2010 72.26 98th 450 78.2%
2011 76.05 66th 445 85.2%
2012 71.14 107th 452 76.3%
2013 71.18 97th 457 78.8%
2014 79.22 50th 462 89.2%
2015 72.48 96th 466 79.4%
2016 87.67 36th 408 91.2%
2017 83.76 47th 410 88.5%
2018 85.51 36th 410 91.2%
2019 79.84 53rd 400 86.8%
2021 79.61 57th 390 85.4%
2022 74.81 75th 391 80.8%
2023 78.55 62nd 415 85.1%
2024 82.62 45th 431 89.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waterford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.49 21st 95 77.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.55 46th 255 82.0%
2019 48.29 121st 251 51.8%
2021 86.95 17th 226 92.5%
2022 71.21 35th 250 86.0%
2023 67.82 54th 271 80.1%
2024 48.67 167th 326 48.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Waterford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.17 19th 355 94.6%
2019 76.70 58th 343 83.1%
2021 71.76 76th 332 77.1%
2022 77.84 47th 343 86.3%
2023 76.62 52nd 329 84.2%
2024 82.12 34th 353 90.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waterford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.38 7th 32 78.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.23 73rd 373 80.4%
2019 75.60 65th 354 81.6%
2021 78.92 46th 334 86.2%
2022 62.90 101st 347 70.9%
2023 74.08 63rd 359 82.5%
2024 78.68 53rd 365 85.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waterford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.35 18th 86 79.1%
2022 72.50 19th 86 77.9%
2024 85.64 13th 119 89.1%
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Rank History for White students at Waterford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.30 41st 261 84.3%
2019 73.19 52nd 266 80.5%
2021 70.66 55th 266 79.3%
2022 65.71 77th 269 71.4%
2023 73.56 55th 271 79.7%
2024 78.62 42nd 300 86.0%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Waterford High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 636 2 2 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 655
1989 608 3 n/a 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 623
1990 602 4 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1991 630 5 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 663 2 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1993 663 1 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 682
1994 676 0 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 754 1 4 15 5 n/a n/a 0 779
1996 754 1 4 15 5 n/a n/a 0 779
1997 784 1 1 24 4 n/a n/a 0 814
1998 842 0 4 16 3 n/a n/a 0 865
1999 884 1 3 15 4 n/a n/a 0 907
2000 932 3 5 11 5 n/a n/a 0 956
2001 965 4 5 10 7 n/a n/a 0 991
2002 1031 4 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1058
2003 1031 4 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1058
2004 1030 6 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1051
2005 77 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 80
2006 1070 5 2 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1103
2007 1032 7 3 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1068
2008 1048 7 6 22 8 n/a n/a 0 1091
2009 1052 10 6 14 10 n/a n/a 0 1092
2010 1027 7 7 24 6 n/a n/a 0 1071
2011 1010 8 9 19 9 0 0 0 1055
2012 984 7 10 41 5 0 3 0 1050
2013 983 4 12 48 6 0 12 0 1065
2014 957 2 11 48 5 0 12 0 1035
2015 997 3 9 60 5 1 15 0 1090
2016 1033 3 7 43 5 1 16 0 1108
2017 1003 10 5 48 1 1 15 0 1083
2018 1025 11 0 46 1 1 16 0 1100
2019 980 10 8 45 0 0 15 0 1058
2020 991 10 9 38 3 0 13 0 1064
2021 878 12 14 30 3 0 11 0 948
2022 857 11 13 56 2 1 16 0 956
2023 828 9 16 81 3 1 14 0 952

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waterford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 36.2 18.0 3.5
1989 623 40.7 15.3 2.9
1990 617 41.0 15.0 1.3
1991 649 41.0 15.8 1.4
1992 685 43.7 15.6 1.6
1993 682 49.3 13.8 2.2
1994 691 47.1 14.7 2.5
1995 779 51.5 15.1 1.7
1996 779 51.5 15.1 1.7
1997 814 54.5 14.9 n/a
1998 865 57.3 15.1 n/a
1999 907 58.0 15.6 n/a
2000 956 61.3 15.6 n/a
2001 991 65.1 15.2 n/a
2002 1058 66.7 15.9 4.4
2003 1058 66.7 15.9 4.4
2004 1051 71.3 14.7 0
2005 80 72.9 1.1 n/a
2006 1103 74.9 14.7 n/a
2007 1068 73.7 14.5 5.1
2008 1091 72.9 15.0 5.7
2009 1092 72.1 15.1 6.3
2010 1071 69.5 15.4 8.6
2011 1055 67.5 15.6 8.3
2012 1050 65.1 16.1 9.2
2013 1065 66.0 16.1 11.8
2014 1035 64.6 16.0 12.5
2015 1090 n/a n/a 14.3
2016 1108 69.0 16.0 12
2017 1083 72.9 14.8 10.2
2018 1100 74.8 14.6 8.9
2019 1058 71.3 14.8 9.4
2020 1064 71.1 14.9 11.4
2021 948 71.7 13.2 14.7
2022 956 71.1 13.4 11.4
2023 952 70.1 13.5 11.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waterford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 655 36.2 18.0 3.5
1989 623 40.7 15.3 2.9
1990 617 41.0 15.0 1.3
1991 649 41.0 15.8 1.4
1992 685 43.7 15.6 1.6
1993 682 49.3 13.8 2.2
1994 691 47.1 14.7 2.5
1995 779 51.5 15.1 1.7
1996 779 51.5 15.1 1.7
1997 814 54.5 14.9 n/a
1998 865 57.3 15.1 n/a
1999 907 58.0 15.6 n/a
2000 956 61.3 15.6 n/a
2001 991 65.1 15.2 n/a
2002 1058 66.7 15.9 4.4
2003 1058 66.7 15.9 4.4
2004 1051 71.3 14.7 0
2005 80 72.9 1.1 n/a
2006 1103 74.9 14.7 n/a
2007 1068 73.7 14.5 5.1
2008 1091 72.9 15.0 5.7
2009 1092 72.1 15.1 6.3
2010 1071 69.5 15.4 8.6
2011 1055 67.5 15.6 8.3
2012 1050 65.1 16.1 9.2
2013 1065 66.0 16.1 11.8
2014 1035 64.6 16.0 12.5
2015 1090 n/a n/a 14.3
2016 1108 69.0 16.0 12
2017 1083 72.9 14.8 10.2
2018 1100 74.8 14.6 8.9
2019 1058 71.3 14.8 9.4
2020 1064 71.1 14.9 11.4
2021 948 71.7 13.2 14.7
2022 956 71.1 13.4 11.4
2023 952 70.1 13.5 11.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterford High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $160 (1.0%) $15,082 (99.0%) $15,242
2020 $214 (1.4%) $15,620 (98.6%) $15,834
2021 $225 (1.2%) $18,988 (98.8%) $19,213

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterford High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 400 High schoolsRanks 62nd of 415 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Waterford High)6665.2
 0.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Waterford Union High School School District)6665.2
 0.8%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford High)45.849.5
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Waterford Union High School School District)45.849.8
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waterford High)43.548.1
 4.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Waterford Union High School School District)43.548.4
 4.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Waterford High)45.439.7
 5.7%
   10th Grade Science (Waterford Union High School School District)45.440
 5.4%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1058952
 10%
African American109
 10%
American Indian03
Asian816
 100%
Hispanic4581
 80%
Pacific Islander01
White980828
 15.5%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.4%11.3%
 2%


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Waterford High ranks 45th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Waterford High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Drought Elementary
Elementary : Evergreen Elementary
Elementary : North Cape Elementary
Elementary : Trailside Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Elementary : Woodfield Elementary
Middle : Fox River Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 952 students attended Waterford High.

Students at Waterford High are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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