WATERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WATERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WATERTOWN, NY with about 1,035 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 70 teachers, WATERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1335 Washington Street in Watertown, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Watertown City School District. As the district's flagship high school, it provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum requirements with various elective opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Watertown City School District, which focuses on cultivating an inclusive environment that supports student achievement and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Watertown Senior High offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and arts initiatives, which contribute to the overall school spirit and student life. For more detailed information regarding current academic calendars, administrative policies, and specific department offerings, stakeholders and families can visit the district’s official website at http://www.watertowncsd.org.

For more information, contact WATERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (315) 785-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1335 WASHINGTON ST
WATERTOWN, NY 13601-4591
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WATERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WATERTOWN, NY with about 1,035 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,035
Teachers:
70.07
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
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 1,035 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERTOWN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.3%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.