Waterford High

www.waterford.k12.ca.us

582 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waterford High School, located at 121 S. Reinway in Waterford, California, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Waterford Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As the district's high school, it plays a central role in the community by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state academic standards while providing opportunities for student growth through various extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Waterford High School emphasizes a culture of community involvement and student development. By leveraging resources provided through the district’s official website, students and families can access information regarding school programs, athletic events, and administrative updates. The school strives to maintain strong communication with parents and the local community to ensure that students are provided with the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.

582

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	402
Black	8
Asian	14
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
402 (69.3%)
White
143 (24.7%)
Asian
14 (2.4%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Black
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Waterford Unified
Phone:	(209)874-9060
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 139

Grade 10 136

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 164