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Watsonville High School

250 E. Beach St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,244 students in grades 9-12, Watsonville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Watsonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Watsonville High School's student population of 2,244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,244 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Watsonville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watsonville High School is 0.08, 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 (CA)
#8005 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Watsonville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Watsonville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Watsonville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Watsonville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Watsonville High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1989-90 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Watsonville High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
96%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Watsonville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Watsonville High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Watsonville High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Watsonville High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Watsonville High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Watsonville High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Watsonville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Watsonville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watsonville High School's ranking?
Watsonville High School is ranked #8005 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Watsonville High School often compared to?
Watsonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pajaro Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watsonville High School?
The graduation rate of Watsonville High School is 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Watsonville High School?
2,244 students attend Watsonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Watsonville High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watsonville High School?
Watsonville High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Watsonville High School offer ?
Watsonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Watsonville High School part of?
Watsonville High School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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