Watertown High School

50 Columbia Street
Watertown, MA 02472
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Top 30%
Serving 733 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Watertown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Watertown High School's student population of 733 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Watertown High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#439 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watertown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watertown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
25%
24%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
55%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Watertown High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Watertown High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watertown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watertown High School's ranking?
Watertown High School is ranked #439 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Watertown High School often compared to?
Watertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waltham Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Watertown High School?
733 students attend Watertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Watertown High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watertown High School?
Watertown High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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