Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Waterloo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterloo High School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
2%
32%
White
95%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo High School's ranking?
Waterloo High School is ranked #596 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Waterloo High School often compared to?
Waterloo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterloo High School?
The graduation rate of Waterloo High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Waterloo High School?
363 students attend Waterloo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waterloo High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterloo High School?
Waterloo High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Waterloo High School offer ?
Waterloo High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Waterloo High School part of?
Waterloo High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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