WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH

488 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

488

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERTOWN MAYER HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
459 (94.1 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.7 %)
Two or More
9 (1.8 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Watertown-Mayer Public School Dist
Phone:	(952)955-0600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 111

Grade 10 120

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 149