Waterloo High School, a Title–I eligible Union County NJ high school serving Pre–K through 12th grade, enrolled 339 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.
The school ranked #582 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #632 in 2022 but showing fluctuating state rank trends since 2012.
Math proficiency ranged from 25–29%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading (40–44%) and science (35–39%) proficiency were approximately equal to the state average.
Minority enrollment stood at 5%, and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch rose to 62% in 2023, indicating an increase in socioeconomic challenges over recent years.
The graduation rate reached 90% in 2023, slightly higher than the state average of 88%, placing the school in the top 50% statewide for this measure.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterloo High School serves the western part of Waterloo, AL, covering an area of approximately 138.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 8.4 miles and the furthest edge located 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Waterloo High School's student population of 337 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: 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 #582 out of 1,275 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 Lexington High School, Central High School, Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterloo High School?
The graduation rate of Waterloo High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waterloo High School?
337 students attend Waterloo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Waterloo High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterloo High School?
Waterloo High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterloo High School offer ?
Waterloo High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterloo High School part of?
Waterloo High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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