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121 South Reinway, Waterford, CA 95386-9629
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
67.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 18.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 18.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 386/1,596 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 874/1,596 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 582 |
| Low-Income Students | 500 (85.9%) |
| English Learners | 96 (16.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 20.5 points from last year and rose 13.5 points over the full period. Math fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 3.7 points over the full period.
•Math -3.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
67.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.5-point reading income gap is about the same as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 19% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 18%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
18.7% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 874 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 33.7-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Waterford High rank in California?
Waterford High ranks No. 386 of 1,596 in reading and No. 874 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Waterford High compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Waterford High is No. 2 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
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