Serving 330 students in grades 7-12, Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 7.4 square miles in Waterford, NY. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1976 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is ranked #1976 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stillwater Middle School High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School?
330 students attend Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School offer ?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School part of?
Waterford-halfmoon Junior-senior High School is part of Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District.
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