Serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 20% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Watertown High School - 01's student population of 1,220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watertown High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown High School - 01 is 0.29, 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
#257 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown High School - 01's ranking?
Watertown High School - 01 is ranked #257 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School - 01 is 90%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Watertown High School - 01?
1,220 students attend Watertown High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Watertown High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watertown High School - 01?
Watertown High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Watertown High School - 01 offer ?
Watertown High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watertown High School - 01 part of?
Watertown High School - 01 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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