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Waterford Union High School 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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 890 students in Waterford Union High School School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public School in Waterford Union High School School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), 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
2,218 Schools
# Students
890 Students
813,657 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
58,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waterford Union High School School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $17,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,483 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,562
$17,045
Spending / Student
$31,483
$17,018
Best Waterford Union High School School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W Main Street
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-3189
Waterford, WI 53185
(262) 534-3189
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford Union High School School District?
Waterford Union High School School District manages 1 public schools serving 890 students.
What is the rank of Waterford Union High School School District?
Waterford Union High School School District is ranked #129 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Union High School School District?
87% of Waterford Union High School 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 Union High School School District?
Waterford Union High School School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waterford Union High School School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,483 is higher than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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