At a glance
Reported students
889
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
889
Waterford High: 889 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 953
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Waterford High
Waterford High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Waterford. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Waterford UHS School District. NCES reports 889 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Waterford High
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.97
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.6%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black1.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Waterford High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary Elementary · Waterford Graded J1 School District | 04–05 | 310 | 0.3 mi |
| Woodfield Elementary Elementary · Waterford Graded J1 School District | 02–03 | 322 | 0.4 mi |
| Burlington High School High · Burlington Area School District | 09–12 | 880 | 6.7 mi |
| DOC: Robert E Ellsworth Correctional Cen ter High · Wisconsin Department of Corrections | 12–12 | 0 | 8.4 mi |
| Muskego High High · Muskego-Norway School District | 09–12 | 1,634 | 9.2 mi |
| Union Grove High High · Union Grove UHS School District | 09–12 | 1,032 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waterford High
What grades does Waterford High serve?
Waterford High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Waterford UHS School District.
How many students attend Waterford High?
Waterford High reported 889 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 953 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waterford High?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 889 students and 68.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Waterford High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waterford High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waterford UHS School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Waterford High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Waterford High in?
Waterford High is part of Waterford UHS School District, based in Waterford, WI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Waterford High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Evergreen Elementary (0.3 mi), Woodfield Elementary (0.4 mi), Burlington High School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.