WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH SCHOOL

WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist school district, located in WATERTOWN, MN with about 488 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Watertown-Mayer High School, located in Watertown, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Watertown-Mayer Public School District. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. As part of a smaller school district, it offers a personalized atmosphere where students benefit from meaningful connections with faculty and staff, while still having access to a diverse range of educational opportunities.

The high school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced coursework, such as concurrent enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Beyond the classroom, Watertown-Mayer is recognized for its robust extracurricular program, which includes competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing post-secondary education, entering the workforce, or joining the military, through a commitment to preparing "life-ready" graduates.

For more information, contact WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH at (952) 955-0600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1001 HWY 25 NW
WATERTOWN, MN 55388-8888
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WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WATERTOWN, MN with about 488 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
488
Teachers:
30.67
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 488 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.