Waterloo High School is a high school in Waterloo, Alabama in Lauderdale County, Alabama. The high school is a public school in the Lauderdale County School System under the Alabama State Board of Education. The high school has grades Kindergarten - Twelfth grade in one building.
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 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Waterloo High School's student population of 339 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Colors
Black, White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
95%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo High School's ranking?
Waterloo High School is ranked #582 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Waterloo High School often compared to?
Waterloo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Lexington High School, Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterloo High School?
The graduation rate of Waterloo High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Waterloo High School?
339 students attend Waterloo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waterloo High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterloo High School?
Waterloo High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterloo High School offer ?
Waterloo High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterloo High School part of?
Waterloo High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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