Waterloo High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Waterloo High School or Central 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
School
Top Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Waterloo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 603 students in grades 7-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
7-12
Total Students
339 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#632 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#471 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
32
-
Grade 1 Students
16
-
Grade 2 Students
25
-
Grade 3 Students
22
-
Grade 4 Students
28
-
Grade 5 Students
19
-
Grade 6 Students
32
-
Grade 7 Students
29
99
Grade 8 Students
31
106
Grade 9 Students
22
109
Grade 10 Students
27
110
Grade 11 Students
23
97
Grade 12 Students
23
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
