Waltham Sr High School vs. Watertown High School
Should I attend Waltham Sr High School or Watertown High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Waltham Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Watertown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, Waltham Sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 705 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,643 students
705 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#267 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
84%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
416
210
Grade 10 Students
423
177
Grade 11 Students
419
166
Grade 12 Students
384
147
Ungraded Students
1
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
45%
21%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
40%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%