At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
876
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
20%-33.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
Waterloo High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Waterloo, Illinois. The school enrolls 876 students. It is part of the Waterloo CUSD 5 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWaterloo CUSD 5
County17133
CityWaterloo
ZIP62298
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174107004113
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment876
White92.8%
Hispanic / Latino2.7%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
92.8%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.