WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL - 01
Watertown High School - 01 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Watertown School District 14-4 school district, located in Watertown, SD with about 1,211 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 75 teachers, Watertown High School - 01 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 High School, located in Watertown, South Dakota, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Watertown School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous academic achievement and the holistic development of its students.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Watertown High School provides a robust extracurricular program that includes a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts opportunities, and student-led clubs. These activities are central to the school's culture, aiming to build school spirit, leadership skills, and community engagement. By balancing traditional academics with diverse enrichment programs, the school strives to equip its student body with the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.
For more information, contact Watertown High School - 01 at (605) 882-6316 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is a public Title I school in Watertown, SD with about 1,211 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Watertown School District 14-4
- Total Students:
- 1,211
- Teachers:
- 75.24
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 1,211 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL - 01 is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.