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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Watertown High School's student population of 705 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watertown High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
62%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown High School's ranking?
Watertown High School is ranked #267 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Watertown High School often compared to?
Watertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waltham Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Watertown High School?
705 students attend Watertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Watertown High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watertown High School?
Watertown High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Watertown High School offer ?
Watertown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watertown High School part of?
Watertown High School is part of Watertown School District.
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