Watkins Glen Central High School

Summary:

Watkins Glen Central High School is a public high school located in Watkins Glen, New York, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 432. The school is part of the Odessa-Montour Central School District, which is ranked 709 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Watkins Glen Central High School faces several challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, with 90.05% of students being white, compared to the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments and Regents exams, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools, such as Odessa-Montour Junior/Senior High School, which has a higher four-year graduation rate (91.8%) and lower dropout rate (2.7%) compared to Watkins Glen Central High School's 88.3% graduation rate and 7.7% dropout rate. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.6%, significantly higher than the state average.

Watkins Glen Central High School's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 480 out of 1,210 in 2017-2018 to 686 out of 1,228 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger star rating decreasing from 3 stars to 2 stars during this period. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who have significantly lower rankings compared to the overall school performance and the state averages. Despite increased spending per student, from $10,340 in 2019-2020 to $14,112 in 2022-2023, the school has not seen significant improvements in its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 301 12th St
       Watkins Glen, NY  14891-1699


(607) 535-3210

District: Watkins Glen Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
686th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,112 Help


Feeder schools for Watkins Glen Central High School:

Elementary:    Watkins Glen Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Watkins Glen Central High School ranks worse than 68.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Watkins Glen Central High School ranks worse than 55.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.63. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Watkins Glen Central High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watkins Glen Central High School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watkins Glen Central High School is $14,112.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Watkins Glen Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watkins Glen Central High School 1025th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Watkins Glen Central High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Watkins Glen Central High School 686th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Watkins Glen Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Watkins Glen Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Watkins Glen Central School District 709th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watkins Glen Central High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 51.64 632nd 1407 55.1%
2016 38.90 872nd 1429 39.0%
2017 43.99 801st 1455 44.9%
2018 39.12 876th 1438 39.1%
2019 41.60 806th 1439 44.0%
2021 34.59 842nd 1242 32.2%
2022 42.85 836th 1479 43.5%
2023 34.45 1025th 1500 31.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.53 1008th 1170 13.8%
2019 20.41 1104th 1139 3.1%
2021 21.67 456th 522 12.6%
2022 43.78 613th 1283 52.2%
2023 33.20 903rd 1307 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.16 856th 1245 31.2%
2019 41.39 664th 1241 46.5%
2021 33.72 644th 935 31.1%
2022 27.13 1040th 1306 20.4%
2023 20.46 1141st 1288 11.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.10 824th 1353 39.1%
2019 35.86 902nd 1370 34.2%
2021 33.79 757th 1066 29.0%
2022 55.66 592nd 1454 59.3%
2023 34.50 1006th 1463 31.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.10 827th 1352 38.8%
2019 47.82 639th 1366 53.2%
2021 33.87 733rd 1071 31.6%
2022 34.15 973rd 1455 33.1%
2023 36.13 964th 1464 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.17 620th 763 18.7%
2019 24.98 573rd 716 20.0%
2023 13.86 721st 772 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Watkins Glen Central High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.34 657th 935 29.7%
2006 35.69 720th 986 27.0%
2007 35.42 740th 1002 26.1%
2008 37.45 735th 1027 28.4%
2009 40.69 722nd 1086 33.5%
2010 55.49 552nd 1117 50.6%
2011 62.93 417th 1165 64.2%
2012 68.14 356th 1198 70.3%
2013 55.04 639th 1217 47.5%
2014 48.50 668th 1237 46.0%
2015 53.65 608th 1255 51.6%
2016 56.74 527th 1255 58.0%
2017 60.73 446th 1221 63.5%
2018 62.04 480th 1210 60.3%
2019 49.71 673rd 1207 44.2%
2021 39.52 375th 519 27.7%
2022 46.27 656th 1190 44.9%
2023 44.63 686th 1228 44.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.28 205th 1095 81.3%
2019 43.54 613th 1132 45.8%
2021 26.70 102nd 137 25.5%
2022 32.31 692nd 1038 33.3%
2023 24.01 910th 1130 19.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.12 255th 1154 77.9%
2019 44.86 677th 1179 42.6%
2021 41.33 191st 289 33.9%
2022 40.85 672nd 1101 39.0%
2023 24.52 875th 1155 24.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.49 497th 1176 57.7%
2019 48.78 687th 1193 42.4%
2021 32.56 225th 290 22.4%
2022 45.00 675th 1155 41.6%
2023 43.99 686th 1197 42.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.32 479th 1176 59.3%
2019 48.73 662nd 1190 44.4%
2021 45.95 220th 354 37.9%
2022 46.79 626th 1154 45.8%
2023 45.85 660th 1191 44.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Watkins Glen Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.67 464th 765 39.3%
2019 29.31 649th 793 18.2%
2021 27.28 113th 133 15.0%
2022 24.41 621st 738 15.9%
2023 20.84 668th 776 13.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Watkins Glen Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 413 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 400 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1991 370 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 380 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1993 400 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1994 417 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 422 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 422 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 408 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 441 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 452 5 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 456 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 467 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 412 3 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2003 412 3 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2004 419 2 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 436 3 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 438 6 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 427 6 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2008 440 10 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 435 9 3 9 0 n/a n/a 2 458
2010 410 8 2 6 0 n/a n/a 2 428
2011 379 5 6 8 1 0 2 0 401
2012 356 4 5 9 2 0 4 0 380
2013 333 3 7 10 1 0 3 0 357
2014 332 5 7 9 1 0 3 0 357
2015 497 11 10 14 2 0 7 0 541
2016 484 12 12 13 5 0 7 0 533
2017 466 11 9 10 6 0 8 0 510
2018 466 12 11 8 8 0 12 0 517
2019 440 9 11 12 5 0 15 0 492
2020 437 5 7 15 4 0 18 0 486
2021 417 4 8 18 3 0 19 0 469
2022 408 3 4 19 2 0 21 0 457
2023 389 1 6 16 1 0 19 0 432

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 Watkins Glen Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 416 41.9 9.9 n/a
1990 403 38.9 10.3 n/a
1991 373 37.9 9.8 n/a
1992 382 32.9 11.6 n/a
1993 406 32.0 12.7 n/a
1994 421 30.0 14.0 12.4
1995 428 32.3 13.3 25
1996 428 32.3 13.3 25
1997 418 31.0 13.5 33.5
1998 447 32.0 14.0 5.6
1999 459 33.0 13.9 4.8
2000 462 36.0 12.8 9.3
2001 475 35.5 13.4 9.9
2002 427 37.0 11.5 14.5
2003 427 37.0 11.5 14.5
2004 432 n/a n/a n/a
2005 451 33.0 13.7 21.3
2006 455 33.0 13.8 30.1
2007 445 36.7 12.1 26.5
2008 458 39.4 11.6 29.7
2009 458 41.5 11.0 23.7
2010 428 43.5 9.8 24.4
2011 401 39.4 10.1 22.4
2012 380 32.3 11.7 30
2013 357 27.5 12.9 31.9
2014 357 27.0 13.2 31.4
2015 541 43.0 12.5 37.5
2016 533 45.0 11.8 41.1
2017 510 41.5 12.2 42.9
2018 517 45.5 11.3 43.3
2019 492 45.2 10.8 45.7
2020 486 45.8 10.5 47.1
2021 469 44.1 10.6 43.3
2022 457 44.8 10.2 41.8
2023 432 41.3 10.4 41.4

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 Watkins Glen Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 416 41.9 9.9 n/a
1990 403 38.9 10.3 n/a
1991 373 37.9 9.8 n/a
1992 382 32.9 11.6 n/a
1993 406 32.0 12.7 n/a
1994 421 30.0 14.0 12.4
1995 428 32.3 13.3 25
1996 428 32.3 13.3 25
1997 418 31.0 13.5 33.5
1998 447 32.0 14.0 5.6
1999 459 33.0 13.9 4.8
2000 462 36.0 12.8 9.3
2001 475 35.5 13.4 9.9
2002 427 37.0 11.5 14.5
2003 427 37.0 11.5 14.5
2004 432 n/a n/a n/a
2005 451 33.0 13.7 21.3
2006 455 33.0 13.8 30.1
2007 445 36.7 12.1 26.5
2008 458 39.4 11.6 29.7
2009 458 41.5 11.0 23.7
2010 428 43.5 9.8 24.4
2011 401 39.4 10.1 22.4
2012 380 32.3 11.7 30
2013 357 27.5 12.9 31.9
2014 357 27.0 13.2 31.4
2015 541 43.0 12.5 37.5
2016 533 45.0 11.8 41.1
2017 510 41.5 12.2 42.9
2018 517 45.5 11.3 43.3
2019 492 45.2 10.8 45.7
2020 486 45.8 10.5 47.1
2021 469 44.1 10.6 43.3
2022 457 44.8 10.2 41.8
2023 432 41.3 10.4 41.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Watkins Glen Central High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.1%0.1%0.0%99.7%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%99.4%
201699.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201799.4%0.4%0.2%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%99.8%100.0%
201899.4%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201999.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202099.2%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.6%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Watkins Glen Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $505 (3.3%) $14,662 (96.7%) $15,167
2020 $00 (0.0%) $10,340 (100.0%) $10,340
2021 $00 (0.0%) $13,260 (100.0%) $13,260
2022 $00 (0.0%) $12,206 (100.0%) $12,206
2023 $00 (0.0%) $14,112 (100.0%) $14,112

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Watkins Glen Central High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 806th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1025th of 1500 Middle schools
 12.3%
Ranks 673rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 686th of 1228 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Watkins Glen Central High School)3537.3
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Watkins Glen Central School District)3535.7
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Watkins Glen Central High School)3138.1
 7.1%
   7th Grade Math (Watkins Glen Central School District)2936.9
 7.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Watkins Glen Central High School)4556.4
 11.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Watkins Glen Central School District)4553.5
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Watkins Glen Central High School)2416
 8%
   8th Grade Math (Watkins Glen Central School District)2413.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Watkins Glen Central High School)71.467.3
 4.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Watkins Glen Central School District)71.465.4
 6.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Watkins Glen Central High School)52.322
 30.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Watkins Glen Central School District)52.322
 30.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Watkins Glen Central High School)6946
 23%
   End of Course Algebra II (Watkins Glen Central School District)6946
 23%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Watkins Glen Central High School)95.872.9
 23%
   End of Course English (Watkins Glen Central School District)95.872.9
 23%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Watkins Glen Central High School)51.944.3
 7.6%
   End of Course Geometry (Watkins Glen Central School District)51.944.3
 7.6%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Watkins Glen Central High School)59.265.4
 6.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (Watkins Glen Central School District)58.863
 4.1%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Watkins Glen Central High School)95.575.5
 19.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (Watkins Glen Central School District)91.375.5
 15.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Watkins Glen Central High School)97.163.6
 33.4%
   End of Course Physics (Watkins Glen Central School District)97.163.6
 33.4%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Watkins Glen Central High School)87.483.3
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Watkins Glen Central School District)87.483.3
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students492432
 12.2%
African American91
 88.9%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic1216
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White440389
 11.6%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%41.4%
 4.3%


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Students at Watkins Glen Central High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Watkins Glen Central High School.

Watkins Glen Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Watkins Glen Elementary School

Watkins Glen Central High School ranks 686th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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