Serving 312 students in grades 7-12, Waterville Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterville Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Waterville Jr/sr High School's student population of 312 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterville Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterville Jr/sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1971 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterville Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Waterville Jr/sr High School is ranked #1971 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Waterville Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Waterville Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Utica Academy Of Science Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterville Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Waterville Jr/sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Waterville Jr/sr High School?
312 students attend Waterville Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Waterville Jr/sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterville Jr/sr High School?
Waterville Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterville Jr/sr High School offer ?
Waterville Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterville Jr/sr High School part of?
Waterville Jr/sr High School is part of Waterville Central School District.
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