New London High School vs. Waterford High School
Should I attend New London 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
New London High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Waterford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, New London High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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
511 students
748 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#904 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#321 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
143
186
Grade 10 Students
141
181
Grade 11 Students
89
184
Grade 12 Students
138
197
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
68%
13%
% Black
19%
2%
% White
6%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%