School Overview
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.
432
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White389
Hispanic16
Black1
Asian6
Two or More19
American Indian1
  • White
    389 (90.0 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    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: WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)535-3210
Website: http://www.wgcsd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 177
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 62
Grade 9 91
Grade 10 72
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 776
Grade 862
Grade 991
Grade 1072
Grade 1158
Grade 1273
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19845.8%
Male23454.2%