Serving 512 students in grades 9-12, Waterville Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterville Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Waterville Senior High School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterville Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterville Senior High School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 508 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
83%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterville Senior High School's ranking?
Waterville Senior High School is ranked #84 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Waterville Senior High School often compared to?
Waterville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winslow High School, Messalonskee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Waterville Senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waterville Senior High School?
512 students attend Waterville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Waterville Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterville Senior High School?
Waterville Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterville Senior High School offer ?
Waterville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waterville Senior High School part of?
Waterville Senior High School is part of Waterville Public Schools School District.
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