WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WATKINS GLEN, NY with about 517 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 45 teachers, WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region in New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Watkins Glen Central School District. Housed at 301 12th Street, the school is situated in a community known for its iconic natural beauty and tourism, which often informs the school's close-knit, small-town atmosphere. The high school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the standard academic core, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and arts initiatives. As part of the broader Watkins Glen Central School District, the high school strives to maintain strong community partnerships and utilizes its resources to provide students with modern technological and educational tools. Prospective students and community members can learn more about specific district policies, athletic schedules, and academic calendars by visiting their official website at http://www.wgcsd.org.
For more information, contact WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL at (607) 535-3210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WATKINS GLEN, NY 14891-1699
(607) 535-3210
http://www.wgcsd.org
WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WATKINS GLEN, NY with about 517 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 517
- Teachers:
- 45.51
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 517 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.