Serving 715 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 715 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Watertown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Watertown High School is ranked #552 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Watertown High School often compared to?
Watertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nonnewaug High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Watertown High School?
715 students attend Watertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Watertown High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watertown High School?
Watertown High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut 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?
Professional , knowledgeable administrators and staff. Clear student expectations. Offers a high level and wide variety of electives specific to student needs and college / career readiness skills. Offers wide selection of AP, honors and college prep courses to meet needs of a diverse student population.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 715 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
