Waterford High School serves 624 students in grades 9-12.
Waterford High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterford High School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterford High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Waterford High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterford High School's ranking?
Waterford High School is ranked #2158 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Waterford High School often compared to?
Waterford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterford High School?
The graduation rate of Waterford High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Waterford High School?
624 students attend Waterford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Waterford High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterford High School?
Waterford High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Waterford High School offer ?
Waterford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waterford High School part of?
Waterford High School is part of Waterford Unified School District.
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