Watertown High School
- Watertown High School serves 836 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Watertown High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Watertown High School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 836 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Watertown High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Watertown High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #559 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 85% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Watertown School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Watertown High School is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Swift Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Polk School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakville Polk School Grades: 3-5 | 327 students
0.8 miles
435 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4840 0.8 3-5 327 - Oakville John Trumbull Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 634 students
0.9 miles
779 Buckingham St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-2776 0.9 PK-2 634 - Oakville Swift Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 669 students
1.0 miles
250 Colonial St.
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-4830 1.0 6-8 669 - Watertown Fletcher W. Judson School Grades: 3-5 | 301 students
1.5 miles
124 Hamilton Lane
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850 1.5 3-5 301 - Waterbury Carrington School Grades: PK-8 | 483 students
2.0 miles
24 Kenmore Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184 2.0 PK-8 483
School Reviews
| 5 Professional , knowledgeable administrators and staff. Clear student expectations. Offers a high level and wide variety of electives specific to student needs and college / career readiness skills. Offers wide selection of AP, honors and college prep courses to meet needs of a diverse student population. - Posted by Parent - J.A.B. |
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