Waterford High School vs. New London High School
Should I attend Waterford High School or New London 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
Waterford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Student Attention
New London High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
748 students
511 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#904 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
95%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
186
143
Grade 10 Students
181
141
Grade 11 Students
184
89
Grade 12 Students
197
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
68%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
73%
6%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%