At a glance
Reported students
1,181
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
86.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387.5
Watertown Senior High School: 1,181 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,061
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Watertown Senior High School
Watertown Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Watertown. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Watertown City School District. NCES reports 1,181 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.6%) and multiracial (10.5%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Watertown Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 86.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.6%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black7.8%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Watertown City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harold T Wiley School
Middle · Grades 05–06
614 reported students
Case Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
586 reported students
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
435 reported students
Knickerbocker School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
340 reported students
Sherman School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
323 reported students
Ohio Street School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
308 reported students
Public schools near Watertown Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Middle School Middle · Watertown City School District | 07–08 | 586 | under 0.1 mi |
| Harold T Wiley School Middle · Watertown City School District | 05–06 | 614 | 0.2 mi |
| Sherman School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 323 | 0.5 mi |
| Knickerbocker School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 340 | 0.5 mi |
| Ohio Street School Elementary · Watertown City School District | KG–04 | 308 | 1.7 mi |
| General Brown Junior-Senior High School High · General Brown Central School District | 06–12 | 675 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Watertown Senior High School
What grades does Watertown Senior High School serve?
Watertown Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Watertown City School District.
How many students attend Watertown Senior High School?
Watertown Senior High School reported 1,181 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,061 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Watertown Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 1,181 students and 86.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Watertown Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Watertown Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Watertown City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Watertown Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Watertown Senior High School in?
Watertown Senior High School is part of Watertown City School District, based in Watertown, NY, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Watertown Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Case Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Harold T Wiley School (0.2 mi), Sherman School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.