Serving 1,107 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Watertown High School's student population of 1,107 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watertown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
2%
9%
White
76%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown High School's ranking?
Watertown High School is ranked #1556 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Watertown High School often compared to?
Watertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Endeavor Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Watertown High School?
1,107 students attend Watertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Watertown High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watertown High School?
Watertown High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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 Unified School District.
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