Watertown High School is a public high school located in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Watertown City School District.
Serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12, Watertown Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Watertown Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 29.3 square miles in Watertown, NY, with typical drives to the school taking about 10-12 minutes and distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 6.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Watertown Senior High School's student population of 1,181 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,181 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Student Success
School Rankings
Watertown Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Cyclones
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown Senior High School's ranking?
Watertown Senior High School is ranked #863 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Watertown Senior High School often compared to?
Watertown Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carthage Senior High School, Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown Senior High School is 70%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Watertown Senior High School?
1,181 students attend Watertown Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Watertown Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watertown Senior High School?
Watertown Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watertown Senior High School offer ?
Watertown Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watertown Senior High School part of?
Watertown Senior High School is part of Watertown City School District.
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