At a glance
Reported students
1,012
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
189
Watertown High: 1,012 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. 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
- 1,107
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Watertown High
Watertown High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Watertown. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Watertown Unified School District. NCES reports 1,012 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 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 (70.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Watertown High
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.8 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.5%
- Hispanic21.6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.7%
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
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 Unified School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Endeavor Charter School
High · Grades 09–12
46 reported students
Riverside Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
616 reported students
Webster Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Douglas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Schurz Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
223 reported students
Watertown 4 Kids
Other · Grades PK–PK
155 reported students
Public schools near Watertown High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Charter School High · Charter · Watertown Unified School District | 09–12 | 46 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 140 | 0.8 mi |
| eCampus Academy Charter School Other · Charter · Watertown Unified School District | PK–12 | 132 | 1.2 mi |
| Douglas Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 311 | 1.3 mi |
| Webster Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 381 | 1.9 mi |
| Schurz Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 223 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Watertown High
What grades does Watertown High serve?
Watertown High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Watertown Unified School District.
How many students attend Watertown High?
Watertown High reported 1,012 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,107 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Watertown High?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 1,012 students and 67.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Watertown High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Watertown High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Watertown Unified School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Watertown High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Watertown High in?
Watertown High is part of Watertown Unified School District, based in Watertown, WI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Watertown High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Endeavor Charter School (under 0.1 mi), Lincoln Elementary (0.8 mi), eCampus Academy Charter School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.