Waterford High School vs. Ledyard High School
Should you attend Waterford High School or Ledyard High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Ledyard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 735 students in grades 9-12, Waterford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 743 students in grades 9-12, Ledyard High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
735 students
743 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#382 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
192
195
Grade 10 Students
193
180
Grade 11 Students
174
188
Grade 12 Students
176
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
13%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
75%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
