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Norwich Free Academy vs. Waterford High School

Should you attend Norwich Free Academy or Waterford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Norwich Free Academy
305 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Waterford High School
20 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 2,001 students in grades 9-12, Norwich Free Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 713 students in grades 9-12, Waterford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,001 students
713 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norwich Free Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waterford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norwich Free Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waterford High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norwich Free Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waterford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norwich Free Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwich Free Academy School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waterford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#615 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#319 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norwich Free Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waterford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwich Free Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwich Free Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwich Free Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwich Free Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwich Free Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norwich Free Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
90-94%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Norwich Free Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Norwich Free Academy School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waterford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Waterford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norwich Free Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waterford High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
468
170
Grade 10 Students
504
197
Grade 11 Students
559
180
Grade 12 Students
470
166

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norwich Free Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwich Free Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waterford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norwich Free Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwich Free Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waterford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norwich Free Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwich Free Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waterford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norwich Free Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwich Free Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waterford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norwich Free Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwich Free Academy School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waterford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norwich Free Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwich Free Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waterford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norwich Free Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwich Free Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waterford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norwich Free Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwich Free Academy School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waterford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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