Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Waterloo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Waterloo High School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
87%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo High School's ranking?
Waterloo High School is ranked #590 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Waterloo High School often compared to?
Waterloo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mynderse Academy, Romulus Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterloo High School?
The graduation rate of Waterloo High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Waterloo High School?
471 students attend Waterloo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Waterloo High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterloo High School?
Waterloo High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterloo High School offer ?
Waterloo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterloo High School part of?
Waterloo High School is part of Waterloo Central School District.
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