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Waterville Senior High School

1 Brooklyn Ave, Waterville, ME 04901 · (207) 873-2751 · Kennebec County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL529 STUDENTS
Enrollment
529
High
DISTRICT 406 · STATE 448
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
301 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 48%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
132
Grade 10
124
Grade 11
151
Grade 12
122
Student demographics
White
44384%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 85%
Hispanic
295%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Black
71%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Asian
122%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Two+
367%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26550%
Female
26450%

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Test scores

MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State Expectations
English Language Arts
46.7%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
36.0%
ME avg 50.6%
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
529
-2 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 13.6:1
% White
84%
was 85%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Waterville Senior High School

As a middle-of-the-pack senior high in Waterville, Maine, Waterville Senior High School works with 529 students from grades 9 through 12, one of the schools within Waterville Public Schools.

Across the 4 schools in Waterville Public Schools (1,623 students total), Waterville Senior High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Waterville Senior High School records that nearly all students (84%) are White. Beyond that, the school shows 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian. By comparison, Kennebec County as a whole is about 92% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.8:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.9:1 average. Around 57% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Kennebec County runs at roughly 45%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Kennebec County) records that median household earnings sit near $69,077, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Across Kennebec County's 53 public schools (combined enrollment of about 15,649 students), Waterville Senior High School is one campus in the mix.

Albert S Hall School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Waterville Senior High School operates from a town-based location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Waterville Senior High School has held roughly steady, going from 531 students in 2018 to 529 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Waterville Senior High School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Kennebec County at a glance

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Population
126,808
Census ACS
Median income
$69,077
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
15,649 students

Quick facts

School name
Waterville Senior High School
District
Waterville Public Schools
Address
1 Brooklyn Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone
(207) 873-2751
County
Kennebec County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
529
Teachers (FTE)
41
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
301 (57%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
231335000606
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Waterville Senior High School
What is the total enrollment at Waterville Senior High School?
Waterville Senior High School enrolls approximately 529 students in grades 09-12.
Is Waterville Senior High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Waterville Senior High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville Senior High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Waterville Senior High School is approximately 12.8:1 (41 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Waterville Senior High School?
At Waterville Senior High School, the student body is approximately 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Waterville Senior High School public or private?
Waterville Senior High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Waterville Public Schools.
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