Serving 516 students in grades 9-12, Watertown Mayer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire Watertown school district, covering approximately 99.1 square miles around Watertown, MN. Families typically face a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 5.6 miles and the furthest edge located 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown Mayer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Watertown Mayer High School's student population of 516 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Watertown Mayer High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown Mayer High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown Mayer High School's ranking?
Watertown Mayer High School is ranked #819 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Watertown Mayer High School often compared to?
Watertown Mayer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waconia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown Mayer High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown Mayer High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Watertown Mayer High School?
516 students attend Watertown Mayer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Watertown Mayer High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watertown Mayer High School?
Watertown Mayer High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watertown Mayer High School offer ?
Watertown Mayer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watertown Mayer High School part of?
Watertown Mayer High School is part of Watertown-Mayer Public School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The high school football coaches are horrible. They haven't won a game since new coaches took over.
4 10/10/2025
The school has an excellent band teacher and offers a lot of college prep courses. If having a good football team with good coaches is your gauge to whether or not a school is good then I can see why someone would give it 2 stars. What I care about is a good learning environment with the opportunity to earn some college credits while in school and this school does that better than most smaller schools.
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