- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waterford, CT
Waterford High School
Federal NCES profile for Waterford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090486001001
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waterford, CT.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090486001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Waterford High School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 65.1 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 090486001001 · Waterford, CT High · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 11:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Clark Lane Middle School (529 students)
Waterford High School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 65.1 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Waterford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waterford High School
713 students
- Clark Lane Mid
Clark Lane Middle School
529 students
- Quaker Hill El
Quaker Hill Elementary School
331 students
- Great Neck Ele
Great Neck Elementary School
309 students
- Oswegatchie El
Oswegatchie Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Waterford High School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford High School compares
Waterford High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,605
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Waterford High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Waterford School District reports $26,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Lane Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quaker Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Neck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oswegatchie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford High School
How many students attend Waterford High School?
Waterford High School has 713 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford High School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% lower 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 School?
22.0% of students at Waterford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterford High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Waterford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford High School?
Waterford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waterford, CT. 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 School District?
Besides Waterford High School, Waterford School District also operates Clark Lane Middle School (529 students), Quaker Hill Elementary School (331 students), and Great Neck Elementary School (309 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.