Watershed High School

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Watershed High School ranks 275 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Watershed High School is a public charter high school located in Richfield, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 49 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and Native American students.

Despite its diverse student body, Watershed High School has consistently struggled academically. The school ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its graduation rate is only 45.4%, significantly lower than the state average. Watershed High School's test scores are also well below the state averages, with 0% proficiency in Math, 75% proficiency in Reading, and 35.71% proficiency in Science. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.9% to 59.18%, suggests that it faces additional challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

In comparison, nearby schools like Washburn High and Richfield Senior High have higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. The school's diverse student population and low-income demographics may contribute to its academic struggles, and Watershed High School may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6541 16th Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423-8888

(612) 871-4363

District: Watershed High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
275^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,041

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 49

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.9%

Hispanic:

22.4%

Two or more races:

16.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Watershed High School ranks worse than 57.3% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Watershed High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Watershed High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Hispanic (22.4%), two or more races (16.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watershed High School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Watershed High School employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watershed High School is $13,041.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Watershed High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watershed High School 275^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Watershed High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Watershed High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watershed High School 276^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Watershed High School

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Rank History for all students at Watershed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	49.14	320^th	433	26.1%
2005	64.01	245^th	452	45.8%
2006	61.71	216^th	450	52.0%
2007	53.25	268^th	463	42.1%
2008	37.21	340^th	460	26.1%
2010	36.70	371^st	540	31.3%
2011	31.59	384^th	545	29.5%
2012	17.70	414^th	539	23.2%
2013	17.70	414^th	534	22.5%
2014	36.34	349^th	483	27.7%
2015	43.28	325^th	504	35.5%
2016	34.39	354^th	489	27.6%
2017	34.70	353^rd	489	27.8%
2018	41.15	344^th	494	30.4%
2019	25.31	383^rd	492	22.2%
2024	47.23	275^th	480	42.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watershed High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.92	294^th	389	24.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Watershed High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	72	8	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	88
2003	72	8	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	88
2004	83	8	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	101
2005	102	7	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	115
2006	98	11	2	8	5	n/a	n/a	124
2007	82	17	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	110
2008	66	10	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	83
2009	60	11	0	10	8	n/a	n/a	89
2010	60	12	0	8	4	n/a	n/a	84
2011	70	16	2	4	4	0	0	96
2012	48	12	1	8	4	0	2	75
2013	53	11	0	5	5	0	0	74
2014	43	11	2	2	3	0	2	63
2015	32	6	3	4	2	0	4	51
2016	30	5	2	8	0	0	3	48
2017	34	1	3	7	1	0	7	53
2018	28	5	1	13	2	0	5	54
2019	32	3	1	17	1	0	10	64
2020	32	3	0	14	1	0	2	52
2021	17	3	0	13	1	0	1	35
2022	21	7	1	13	1	0	6	49
2023	23	4	1	11	2	0	8	49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Watershed High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	88	7.9	11.1	5.7
2003	88	7.9	11.1	5.7
2004	101	10.0	10.1	4
2005	115	10.3	11.2	5.2
2006	124	8.0	15.5	11.3
2007	110	9.6	11.5	35.5
2008	83	7.9	10.5	26.5
2009	89	7.0	12.7	29.2
2010	84	6.4	13.1	31
2011	96	6.5	14.6	41.7
2012	75	6.6	11.3	45.3
2013	74	6.4	11.5	63.5
2014	63	6.0	10.5	50.8
2015	51	5.0	10.2	72.5
2016	48	6.0	8.0	54.2
2017	53	6.0	8.8	43.4
2018	54	6.0	9.0	38.9
2019	64	6.0	10.6	53.1
2020	52	4.0	13.0	65.4
2021	35	6.0	5.8	57.1
2022	49	4.9	9.8	44.9
2023	49	5.0	9.8	59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Watershed High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	88	7.9	11.1	5.7
2003	88	7.9	11.1	5.7
2004	101	10.0	10.1	4
2005	115	10.3	11.2	5.2
2006	124	8.0	15.5	11.3
2007	110	9.6	11.5	35.5
2008	83	7.9	10.5	26.5
2009	89	7.0	12.7	29.2
2010	84	6.4	13.1	31
2011	96	6.5	14.6	41.7
2012	75	6.6	11.3	45.3
2013	74	6.4	11.5	63.5
2014	63	6.0	10.5	50.8
2015	51	5.0	10.2	72.5
2016	48	6.0	8.0	54.2
2017	53	6.0	8.8	43.4
2018	54	6.0	9.0	38.9
2019	64	6.0	10.6	53.1
2020	52	4.0	13.0	65.4
2021	35	6.0	5.8	57.1
2022	49	4.9	9.8	44.9
2023	49	5.0	9.8	59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Watershed High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,041

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Watershed High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Watershed High School)	45.5	62.5	17.1%
10th Grade Reading (Watershed High School)	45.5	62.5	17.1%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	64	49	23.4%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	17	11	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	32	23	28.1%
Two or More Races	10	8	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	59.2%	6.1%

Schools Near Watershed High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Watershed High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6541 16th Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Watershed High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 871-4363	49	5	9.8	59.2%	23 (46.9%)	4 (8.2%)	11 (22.4%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (16.3%)	47.2	275^th of 480 public high schools	42.7%					(n/a)				0.0	0.0				75.0	75.0		35.7	35.7	$13,041
Richfield College Experience Prg	Public	9-12	7201 4th Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Richfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 243-3035	50	5	10.6	76.0%	6 (12.0%)	10 (20.0%)	30 (60.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.0%)								(n/a)														$14,418
Richfield High School Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Richfield Senior High	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Richfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 798-6100	1,270	65	19.6	64.9%	316 (24.9%)	190 (15.0%)	595 (46.9%)	47 (3.7%)	13 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	108 (8.5%)	29.9	353^rd of 480 public high schools	26.5%		33.2	347^th of 476 public high schools	27.1%	6				22.7	22.7				38.7	38.7		16.7	16.7	$16,095
Alternative Learning Center Richfield High School-Is	Public	9-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alternative Learning Center Richefield - Success at 15	Public	7-12	7001 Harriet Ave S	Richfield	55423	Hennepin County	Intermediate School District 287	No	No	No	No	(763) 550-7226	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
CVA PASCAL Middle & High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	3810 East 56th Street	Minneapolis	55417	Hennepin County	Cyber Village Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(651) 523-7170	67	25	2.6	38.8%	39 (58.2%)	15 (22.4%)	6 (9.0%)	2 (3.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)								(n/a)														$15,648
CVA Fusion High School (9-12)	Public, Charter	9-12	3810 East 56th Street	Minneapolis	55417	Hennepin County	Cyber Village Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 523-7170	57	0	352.9	26.3%	39 (68.4%)	7 (12.3%)	4 (7.0%)	1 (1.8%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	38.4	319^th of 480 public high schools	33.5%		79	84^th of 476 public high schools	82.4%	235				10.0	10.0							40.0	40.0
Bluesky Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	2051 Killebrew Drive	Bloomington	55425	Hennepin County	Bluesky Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(651) 642-0888	619	45	13.7	44.7%	475 (76.7%)	33 (5.3%)	48 (7.8%)	12 (1.9%)	22 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.5%)	25.1	374^th of 480 public high schools	22.1%		52.2	242^nd of 476 public high schools	49.2%	132	17.7	18.2	16.3	7.1	12.9	29.4	36.4	23.8	47.4	36.2	18.6	15.8	17.0	$10,842
Washburn High	Public	9-12	201 W 49th St	Minneapolis	55419	Hennepin County	Minneapolis Public School District	No	No	No	No	(612) 668-3400	1,582	58	27.1	37.0%	920 (58.2%)	266 (16.8%)	291 (18.4%)	50 (3.2%)	15 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (2.5%)	68	153^rd of 480 public high schools	68.1%		77.6	89^th of 476 public high schools	81.3%	64				46.7	46.7				51.4	51.4		40.2	40.2	$12,757

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Is Watershed High School a good school?

Watershed High School ranks 275^th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Watershed High School?

Students at Watershed High School are 47% White, 22% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% American Indian, 2% Asian.

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How many students attend Watershed High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 49 students attended Watershed High School.

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