Watertown High School is a public high school in Watertown, South Dakota. The school was the first in the state and the second in the United States in which every student and teacher was issued a laptop computer.
Serving 1,222 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Watertown High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Watertown, SD, covering approximately 326.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 20.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Watertown High School - 01's student population of 1,222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,222 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Watertown High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown High School - 01 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Arrows
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown High School - 01's ranking?
Watertown High School - 01 is ranked #252 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School - 01 is 86%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Watertown High School - 01?
1,222 students attend Watertown High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Watertown High School - 01 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watertown High School - 01?
Watertown High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Watertown High School - 01 offer ?
Watertown High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watertown High School - 01 part of?
Watertown High School - 01 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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