Ledyard High School vs. Waterford High School
Should I attend Ledyard High School or Waterford High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ledyard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Waterford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 758 students in grades 9-12, Ledyard High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 748 students in grades 9-12, Waterford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
758 students
748 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#321 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
181
186
Grade 10 Students
195
181
Grade 11 Students
197
184
Grade 12 Students
185
197
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
13%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
70%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%