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Waterford High

Waterford Unified · Stanislaus County · 121 South Reinway, Waterford, CA 95386-9629

(209) 874-9060 · www.waterford.k12.ca.us

5/10
#670
Rank 670 out of 1,227
Top 55%
English Language Arts5/10 · #714 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #652 · 47th percentile
Science5/10 · #663 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Waterford High sits in a small agricultural town in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, where the community ties are strong and pretty much everyone knows everyone. It's a solid mid-range school that holds its own across English, math, and science, landing right around the middle of the pack statewide — a reasonable foundation for students heading into trade programs, community college, or four-year universities. Families who value a tight-knit, small-town environment over the hustle of a larger district will feel right at home here, where the pace of life is slower and the school plays a central role in the community.

Student Demographics

133 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
88 (66%)
White
37 (28%)
African American
4 (3%)
Multiple Races
4 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners35 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged107 (80%)
Students with Disabilities17 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

582
Enrollment
30.3
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.1
Administrators (FTE)
26.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

8
AP Courses
offered
16%
AP Participation
of students
98
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Wildcats · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

21
varsity sports
8 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1830 · 17th percentile

13 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found