Waterdown District High School

School Board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB · Waterdown · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

6.8 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#380 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#5 / 17 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#1 / 1 City Rank (2023-2024)
1205 Enrollment (2023-2024)
-0.1 ↓ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20246.8
2022-20237.0
2021-20226.9

School Information

Secondary School in Waterdown

Waterdown District High School is a public secondary school in Waterdown, Ontario, operated by Hamilton-Wentworth DSB.

Families researching schools near Waterdown can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
24%
Identified as Gifted
3%
First Language Not English
14%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
2%
Living in Low-Income Households
3%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
1%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Hamilton-Wentworth DSB, the school board that operates Waterdown District High School.

2,734 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$123,961 Average Salary (2024)
$119,737 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers2,398$121,898
Principals & Vice-Principals168$150,463
Management & Specialists97$125,236
Student Support Services47$117,464
Senior Administration10$198,987
Other Staff6$125,328
Administrative Support6$113,794
Facilities & Maintenance2$113,366

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Sheryl Robinson PetrazziniDirector of Education and Secretary of the Board$265,981
Jamie NunnAssociate Director, School Improvement, Learning Services$224,987
Matthew GerardAssociate Director, Business Services and Treasurer of the Board$216,385
Lindsay SnellSuperintendent of Equity and Student Achievement$214,495
Kathryn ShortDirector of School Mental Health$201,540

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Hamilton-Wentworth DSB

Financial data from Hamilton-Wentworth DSB, the school board responsible for Waterdown District High School.

$790.8M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$786.8M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$21,062 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$25.4M Based on 1,205 students (3% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for Waterdown District High School (2023-2024)?

Waterdown District High School has an overall EQAO performance score of 6.8 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on the OSSLT and Grade 9 math assessments.

What is the ranking of Waterdown District High School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

Waterdown District High School is ranked #380 out of 916 public secondary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of Waterdown District High School?

The address of Waterdown District High School is 215 Parkside Drive, Waterdown, Ontario, L8B1B9.

What school board does Waterdown District High School belong to?

Waterdown District High School belongs to Hamilton-Wentworth DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Waterdown, Ontario.

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