- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waterford, OH
Waterford High School
Federal NCES profile for Waterford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390505103974
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterford High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterford High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Waterford, OH.
School address
District: Wolf Creek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390505103974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Waterford High School grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390505103974 · Waterford, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 10.9:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Elementary School (428 students)
Waterford High School grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waterford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford Elem
Waterford Elementary School
428 students
- This school 163
Waterford High School
163 students
- Bluesky Virtua 3
Bluesky Virtual Academy
3 students
What this shows Waterford High School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford High School compares
Waterford High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$18,297
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Waterford High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wolf Creek Local reports $18,297 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluesky Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford High School
How many students attend Waterford High School?
Waterford High School has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterford, OH. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford High School is 10.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% 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?
20.9% of students at Waterford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterford High School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Waterford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford High School?
Waterford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 #1 of 3 public schools in Waterford, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wolf Creek Local?
Besides Waterford High School, Wolf Creek Local also operates Waterford Elementary School (428 students) and Bluesky Virtual Academy (3 students). See the Wolf Creek Local district page for the complete list.