WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Watertown High School is a public high school that is part of the Wilson County school district, located in Watertown, TN with about 533 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Watertown High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 on Sparta Pike in Watertown, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the local Wilson County community. As a public high school, it functions under the Wilson County School District, catering to students in the surrounding rural and residential areas. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment, emphasizing both academic development and a strong sense of community pride through its extracurricular programs and athletic initiatives.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Watertown High School plays a significant role in the social fabric of the town. The school encourages student participation in a variety of clubs, organizations, and sports teams, which helps prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth and local engagement, the institution serves as a foundational pillar for the youth of Watertown.
For more information, contact Watertown High School at (615) 237-3434 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Watertown, TN 37184-1316
(615) 237-3434
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Watertown, TN with about 533 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilson County
- Total Students:
- 533
- Teachers:
- 38
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 533 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.