Watertown High School - 01

Watertown School District 14-4
200 NE 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
1,220 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,220
Total Students
73.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,031 (84.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    68 (5.6 %)
  • American Indian
    52 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    51 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    10 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    8 (0.7 %)
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: Watertown School District 14-4
Phone: (605)882-6316
Website: http://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/high-school
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 264
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 104

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 338
Grade 10 310
Grade 11 288
Grade 12 284
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Waverly-South Shore High School - 01
Waverly School District 14-5
Charter School 92 Students
319 Mary Pl
Waverly, SD 57201 (9.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th