High Schools in Waterford School District

Summary:

The Waterford School District in Connecticut is home to one standout high school, Waterford High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in the state. This 4-star rated school serves 713 students in grades 9-12 and boasts impressive academic achievements, with proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts and SAT/Math significantly exceeding state averages.

Waterford High School's 88.4% four-year graduation rate for the 2022-2023 school year is noteworthy, outpacing the state average. The school's relatively low 10.9 student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong performance, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. While the school has a moderate level of economic diversity, with 28.75% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% in the 2023-2024 school year is an area that could be targeted for improvement.

Overall, Waterford School District is home to a standout high school that provides a high-quality education and effectively prepares students for college and beyond. Waterford High School's consistent high rankings, impressive academic outcomes, and relatively low student-teacher ratio make it a desirable option for families in the area.

District Detail

15 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford, CT 06385

(860) 444-5801

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 156 Connecticut districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,174

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Waterford High School	Public	9-12	20 Rope Ferry Rd.	Waterford	06385	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 437-6956	713	64	11.0	30.6%	525 (73.6%)	16 (2.2%)	80 (11.2%)	41 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.5%)	80.7	29^th of 141 public high schools	79.4%		84.7	21^st of 145 public high schools	85.5%	8	55.6	77.3	57.5	$29,429

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
New London School District	0.59 mi	8	156^th
Learn	0.79 mi	8
Interdistrict School for Arts and Community District	1.47 mi	1	113^th
Groton School District	3.27 mi	7	104^th
East Lyme School District	4.48 mi	5	20^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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