- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waterford, CA
Waterford High
Federal NCES profile for Waterford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006308657
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford High earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Waterford, CA.
School address
District: Waterford Unified · California
NCES ID 060006308657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Waterford High held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 060006308657 · Waterford, CA High · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 20.8:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard M. Moon Primary (510 students)
Waterford High held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Waterford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waterford High
582 students
- Richard M. Moo
Richard M. Moon Primary
510 students
- Lucille Whiteh
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
355 students
- Waterford Juni
Waterford Junior
260 students
- Sentinel High 14
Sentinel High
14 students
What this shows Waterford High reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford High compares
Waterford High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 24.7%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Waterford High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Waterford Unified reports $19,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard M. Moon Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucille Whitehead Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterford Junior | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sentinel High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Waterford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford High
How many students attend Waterford High?
Waterford High has 582 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterford High?
69.3% of students at Waterford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford High?
The largest demographic group at Waterford High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Waterford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford High?
Waterford High has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waterford High rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Waterford, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford Unified?
Besides Waterford High, Waterford Unified also operates Richard M. Moon Primary (510 students), Lucille Whitehead Intermediate (355 students), and Waterford Junior (260 students). See the Waterford Unified district page for the complete list.