WATSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WATSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 727 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, WATSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 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.
WATSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is located in the Widefield School District 3 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school education. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
The school’s culture is centered on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. By leveraging resources within the Widefield district, Watson Junior High encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that help students explore their interests and talents. With a focus on academic achievement and social-emotional development, the faculty and staff work to create a safe, inclusive space that reflects the values and needs of the local Colorado Springs community.
For more information, contact WATSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (719) 391-3255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911-2127
(719) 391-3255
http://watson.wsd3.org
WATSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 727 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 727
- Teachers:
- 43.5
- 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:
- Not 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 727 students
- White
- 50.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.