WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
432 Students
High School 7th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 389 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White389 (90.0 %)
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Two or More19 (4.4 %)
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Hispanic16 (3.7 %)
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Asian6 (1.4 %)
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Black1 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 76 |
| Grade 8 | 62 |
| Grade 9 | 91 |
| Grade 10 | 72 |
| Grade 11 | 58 |
| Grade 12 | 73 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 198 | 45.8% |
| Male | 234 | 54.2% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 7th - 12th