High Schools in Watertown

There is only one high school located in Watertown, Massachusetts - Watertown High School. This school serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of 733 students. Watertown High School has a diverse student population, with 55.12% White, 24.97% Hispanic, 8.32% Asian, 3.96% African American, 0.68% Native American, and 6.55% two or more races.

Watertown High School has seen a decline in its MCAS proficiency rates across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science from the 2022-2023 school year to the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, there is a stark difference in proficiency, with 50.55% of students proficient or better in Science (10th grade) in 2022-2023, but 0% proficiency in Biology (all grades). The school spends $23,661 per student and has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1, suggesting a focus on smaller class sizes and individualized attention.

Watertown High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, going from 132nd out of 347 schools in 2022-2023 to 188th out of 348 schools in 2023-2024. This variability in ranking could be an area of concern and further investigation. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive snapshot of Watertown High School, highlighting its academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, with the declining MCAS proficiency rates and stark difference in Biology proficiency as areas that warrant further analysis.