Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, Watertown Mayer High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown Mayer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Watertown Mayer High School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watertown Mayer High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown Mayer High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#339 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown Mayer High School's ranking?
Watertown Mayer High School is ranked #339 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Watertown Mayer High School often compared to?
Watertown Mayer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waconia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown Mayer High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown Mayer High School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Watertown Mayer High School?
484 students attend Watertown Mayer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Watertown Mayer High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watertown Mayer High School?
Watertown Mayer High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watertown Mayer High School offer ?
Watertown Mayer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Watertown Mayer High School part of?
Watertown Mayer High School is part of Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist School District.
School Reviews
4 12/6/2018
The school has an excellent band teacher and offers a lot of college prep courses. If having a good football team with good coaches is your gauge to whether or not a school is good then I can see why someone would give it 2 stars. What I care about is a good learning environment with the opportunity to earn some college credits while in school and this school does that better than most smaller schools.
2 10/1/2016
The high school football coaches are horrible. They haven't won a game since new coaches took over.
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