Waterford UHS School District

611 W Main St
Waterford, WI 53185
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Waterford UHS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 890 students in Waterford UHS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public School in Waterford UHS School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
1 School
2,222 Schools
# Students
890 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waterford UHS School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#154 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
39%
42%
38%
35%
44%
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
87%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,562 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,483 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,562
$17,038
Spending / Student
$31,483
$17,011

Best Waterford UHS School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 W Main Street
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-3189
Grades: 9-12
| 890 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waterford UHS School District?
Waterford UHS School District manages 1 public schools serving 890 students.
What is the rank of Waterford UHS School District?
Waterford UHS School District is ranked #137 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford UHS School District?
87% of Waterford UHS School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterford UHS School District?
Waterford UHS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waterford UHS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,483 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 890 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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