Serving 313 students in grades 7-12, Waterville Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterville Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Waterville Jr/sr High School's student population of 313 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterville Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterville Jr/sr High School is 0.06, 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
#2591 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterville Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Waterville Jr/sr High School is ranked #2591 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Waterville Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Waterville Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Utica Of Science Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterville Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Waterville Jr/sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Waterville Jr/sr High School?
313 students attend Waterville Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Waterville Jr/sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterville Jr/sr High School?
Waterville Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterville Jr/sr High School offer ?
Waterville Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterville Jr/sr High School part of?
Waterville Jr/sr High School is part of Waterville Central School District.
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