Waterford School District

The Waterford School District in Connecticut consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several schools ranking among the top in the state.

The standout school in the district is Waterford High School, which consistently ranks among the top 30 high schools in Connecticut and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive academic performance, with over 77% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and over 57% proficient or better in SAT/Math. Additionally, Oswegatchie Elementary School stands out, with over 76% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts and over 83% proficient or better in SBAC/Mathematics, earning it a 4-star rating and a ranking among the top 70 elementary schools in the state.

The schools in the Waterford School District generally perform well on standardized tests, with students scoring significantly higher than the state average in many subject areas. The district also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, although this is still an area for improvement. The schools in the district spend between $18,121 and $20,277 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios ranging from 10.4 to 12.2.