For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 733 students in Watertown, MA.
The top ranked public high school in Watertown, MA is Watertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Watertown, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watertown High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Watertown, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Columbia Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7760
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7760
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Watertown, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Watertown, MA include Watertown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Watertown?
1 public high schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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