Preston High School

School Board: Waterloo Region DSB · Cambridge · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

6.5 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#450 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#10 / 17 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#4 / 8 City Rank (2023-2024)
965 Enrollment (2023-2024)
+0.2 ↑ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20246.5
2022-20236.5
2021-20226.3

School Information

Secondary School in Cambridge

Preston High School is a public secondary school in Cambridge, Ontario, operated by Waterloo Region DSB.

Families researching schools near Cambridge 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
32%
First Language Not English
18%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
1%
Living in Low-Income Households
8%
Parents Without Post-Secondary Education
4%

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

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Waterloo Region DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Waterloo Region DSB, the school board that operates Preston High School.

3,642 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$129,705 Average Salary (2024)
$132,735 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers3,157$128,203
Principals & Vice-Principals221$148,368
Management & Specialists150$132,727
Student Support Services39$116,921
Other Staff37$126,203
Administrative Support17$134,460
Senior Administration14$189,019
Technology5$108,288
Facilities & Maintenance2$122,499

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Jeewan ChanickaDirector of Education$322,066
Robert MillerDirector of Education$248,877
William LemonAssociate Director$227,373
Nicholas LandrySuperintendent of Business Services$214,685
Carol-Lynn DeyExecutive Manager Human Resources$212,670

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

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Waterloo Region DSB

Financial data from Waterloo Region DSB, the school board responsible for Preston High School.

$926.3M School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$932.7M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$21,118 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$20.4M Based on 965 students (2% 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 Preston High School (2023-2024)?

Preston High School has an overall EQAO performance score of 6.5 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on the OSSLT and Grade 9 math assessments.

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

Preston High School is ranked #450 out of 916 public secondary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of Preston High School?

The address of Preston High School is 550 Rose St, Cambridge, Ontario, N3H2E6.

What school board does Preston High School belong to?

Preston High School belongs to Waterloo Region DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Cambridge, Ontario.

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