Waterloo High School vs. Columbia High School
Should I attend Waterloo High School or Columbia 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
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Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 876 students in grades 9-12, Waterloo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 636 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
876 students
636 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#601 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
231
176
Grade 10 Students
206
155
Grade 11 Students
237
163
Grade 12 Students
202
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
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% White
94%
92%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%