Watershed High School is a charter school located in the city of Richfield, Minnesota.
Serving 57 students in grades 9-12, Watershed High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Motto
'Rise With the Tide'
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)80.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Watershed High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watershed High School?
The graduation rate of Watershed High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Watershed High School?
57 students attend Watershed High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Watershed High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watershed High School?
Watershed High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watershed High School offer ?
Watershed High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watershed High School part of?
Watershed High School is part of Watershed High School District.
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