Waterloo High School vs. Columbia High School
Should you attend Waterloo High School or Columbia 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Waterloo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 876 students in grades 9-12, Waterloo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
876 students
606 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#828 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#892 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
209
154
Grade 10 Students
229
137
Grade 11 Students
216
143
Grade 12 Students
222
172
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
93%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%