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Waterloo High

Summary:

Waterloo High is a public high school located in Waterloo, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 255 students. The school is part of the Waterloo School District, which is ranked 387 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waterloo High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools, ranging from 130th to 319th out of 400-431 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Forward Exam and ACT, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.41% of 10th-grade students at Waterloo High were proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. While Waterloo High has had a relatively high four-year graduation rate, the school's dropout rate has been increasing, from 0.0% in 2018-2019 to 1.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Waterloo High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.9% in 2019-2020 to 40.2% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools like Cambridge High and Watertown High, which are ranked much higher in the state and have better academic performance, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism, Waterloo High is struggling. The nearby Endeavor Charter School, which is part of the Watertown Unified School District, also outperforms Waterloo High in several key metrics, despite serving a similar socioeconomic population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 865 N Monroe St
       Waterloo, WI  53594-1100

(920) 478-2171

District: Waterloo School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,864 Help


Feeder schools for Waterloo High:

Elementary:    Waterloo Elementary
Middle:    Waterloo Intermediate
    Waterloo Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
27.8%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waterloo High ranks worse than 74% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.61. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Waterloo 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 (67.1%), Hispanic (27.8%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterloo High is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterloo High is $12,864.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterloo High:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo High 319th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Waterloo High in the ranking list.)

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Waterloo School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo School District 387th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterloo High

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Rank History for all students at Waterloo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.34 167th 292 42.8%
2008 73.25 84th 437 80.8%
2009 61.24 195th 438 55.5%
2010 57.02 259th 450 42.4%
2011 66.97 150th 445 66.3%
2012 56.92 254th 452 43.8%
2013 57.53 214th 457 53.2%
2014 80.11 43rd 462 90.7%
2015 61.39 214th 466 54.1%
2016 62.02 130th 408 68.1%
2017 43.62 232nd 410 43.4%
2018 39.18 261st 410 36.3%
2019 29.67 313th 400 21.8%
2021 35.42 261st 390 33.1%
2022 37.71 253rd 391 35.3%
2023 38.38 270th 415 34.9%
2024 32.61 319th 431 26.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterloo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.99 166th 251 33.9%
2022 47.88 126th 250 49.6%
2023 43.76 156th 271 42.4%
2024 15.50 297th 326 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Waterloo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.87 169th 355 52.4%
2019 31.24 256th 343 25.4%
2021 29.48 256th 332 22.9%
2023 56.63 140th 329 57.4%
2024 30.51 275th 353 22.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterloo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.35 341st 373 8.6%
2019 35.76 240th 354 32.2%
2021 36.77 223rd 334 33.2%
2022 32.92 248th 347 28.5%
2023 23.39 299th 359 16.7%
2024 32.38 258th 365 29.3%
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Rank History for White students at Waterloo High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.64 140th 261 46.4%
2019 37.29 166th 266 37.6%
2021 37.23 163rd 266 38.7%
2022 44.34 135th 269 49.8%
2023 43.81 147th 271 45.8%
2024 50.64 150th 300 50.0%
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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 Waterloo High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 338 1 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 346 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1991 344 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 364 3 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 374 2 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 385 3 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 395 3 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 395 3 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 388 6 4 26 3 n/a n/a 0 427
1998 398 7 3 25 3 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 397 7 3 29 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 398 9 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 280 8 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 297 5 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 297 5 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 304 4 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 309 3 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2006 293 2 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 268 1 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2008 245 2 2 33 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 228 2 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 242 1 6 25 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2011 237 0 5 30 0 0 0 0 272
2012 232 2 4 32 0 0 0 0 270
2013 231 1 5 38 0 0 0 0 275
2014 235 3 5 39 0 0 1 0 283
2015 229 2 4 41 0 0 3 0 279
2016 226 2 6 43 0 1 3 0 281
2017 209 3 3 48 0 2 5 0 270
2018 177 2 2 64 0 1 8 0 254
2019 167 1 3 68 0 1 7 0 247
2020 161 3 1 67 0 0 10 0 242
2021 166 2 2 77 0 0 11 0 258
2022 177 2 3 73 0 0 9 0 264
2023 171 4 2 71 0 0 7 0 255

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 Waterloo High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 349 24.3 14.3 4.9
1990 353 25.5 13.8 4.8
1991 355 25.6 13.8 9.9
1992 384 29.0 13.2 14.1
1993 395 23.6 16.7 13.4
1994 409 29.9 13.7 11
1995 427 31.2 13.7 12.4
1996 427 31.2 13.7 12.4
1997 427 29.1 14.7 8.9
1998 436 32.0 13.6 9.6
1999 439 31.9 13.8 13.9
2000 436 32.4 13.5 14.4
2001 305 12.1 25.2 14.4
2002 320 24.4 13.1 6.9
2003 320 24.4 13.1 6.9
2004 328 23.1 14.2 7
2005 336 22.4 15.0 n/a
2006 323 20.5 15.8 n/a
2007 298 20.0 14.9 15.4
2008 283 19.2 14.7 18
2009 261 18.1 14.4 21.1
2010 274 18.3 14.9 20.1
2011 272 18.9 14.3 25
2012 270 18.7 14.4 25.2
2013 275 17.8 15.3 24
2014 283 18.3 15.4 22.3
2015 279 n/a n/a 23.7
2016 281 19.0 14.7 21
2017 270 18.1 14.9 21.1
2018 254 18.7 13.5 26.4
2019 247 18.8 13.1 28.7
2020 242 18.9 12.7 31.4
2021 258 17.1 15.0 39.9
2022 264 17.9 14.6 38.6
2023 255 18.4 13.8 39.6

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 Waterloo High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 349 24.3 14.3 4.9
1990 353 25.5 13.8 4.8
1991 355 25.6 13.8 9.9
1992 384 29.0 13.2 14.1
1993 395 23.6 16.7 13.4
1994 409 29.9 13.7 11
1995 427 31.2 13.7 12.4
1996 427 31.2 13.7 12.4
1997 427 29.1 14.7 8.9
1998 436 32.0 13.6 9.6
1999 439 31.9 13.8 13.9
2000 436 32.4 13.5 14.4
2001 305 12.1 25.2 14.4
2002 320 24.4 13.1 6.9
2003 320 24.4 13.1 6.9
2004 328 23.1 14.2 7
2005 336 22.4 15.0 n/a
2006 323 20.5 15.8 n/a
2007 298 20.0 14.9 15.4
2008 283 19.2 14.7 18
2009 261 18.1 14.4 21.1
2010 274 18.3 14.9 20.1
2011 272 18.9 14.3 25
2012 270 18.7 14.4 25.2
2013 275 17.8 15.3 24
2014 283 18.3 15.4 22.3
2015 279 n/a n/a 23.7
2016 281 19.0 14.7 21
2017 270 18.1 14.9 21.1
2018 254 18.7 13.5 26.4
2019 247 18.8 13.1 28.7
2020 242 18.9 12.7 31.4
2021 258 17.1 15.0 39.9
2022 264 17.9 14.6 38.6
2023 255 18.4 13.8 39.6

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 Waterloo High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $273 (2.0%) $13,400 (98.0%) $13,673
2020 $413 (3.3%) $12,216 (96.7%) $12,629
2021 $271 (2.1%) $12,592 (97.9%) $12,864

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterloo High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 313th of 400 High schoolsRanks 270th of 415 High schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Waterloo High)34.639.3
 4.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Waterloo School District)34.639.3
 4.7%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo High)33.943.1
 9.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo School District)33.942.4
 8.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo High)19.627.7
 8.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo School District)19.627.3
 7.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Waterloo High)32.126.2
 6%
   10th Grade Science (Waterloo School District)32.125.8
 6.4%
   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 Students247255
 3.2%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic6871
 4.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White167171
 2.4%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%39.6%
 10.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterloo High

Students at Waterloo High are 67% White, 28% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Waterloo High.

Waterloo High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Waterloo Elementary
Middle : Waterloo Intermediate
Middle : Waterloo Middle

Waterloo High ranks 319th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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