Watertown High School

Watertown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 9th St SW,  Watertown, SD
Watertown School District
3.8
3.0
1,222 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
71.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.9%
State Average
29%
Science
46.6%
State Average
40.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
84.5%
Hispanic
5.6%
Native American
4.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Dakota State University 200 Students
University of South Dakota 157 Students
Lake Area Technical College 124 Students
Northern State University 92 Students
North Dakota State University 85 Students
Augustana University 76 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 72 Students
University of Sioux Falls 65 Students
Dakota State University 57 Students
Black Hills State University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 65 Students
Biology 60 Students
Business 51 Students
Elementary Education 43 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Accounting 23 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Physical Therapy 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 140 Reviews
2.0 Senior
3/24/2025
Most of the teachers dont teach here they just give us an assignment there is never lecture time. the principals have not done anything to benifit my school. my school has never really felt safe or calming.
4.0 Alum
10/9/2024
High school was definitely one of my best years yet growing up. There are so many fun memories from high school. I feel Watertown High School made Senior year one of the best years yet by giving us plenty of fun and amazing experiences, homecoming definitely being a fun-filled week I will never forget.
3.0 Senior
1/25/2023
Over all nice school. Has the classes you need. Opportunities for great off campus classes like machine tooling ect. However teachers were not always fair to all students, and there were some fights and other issues. There was some food issues with moldy foods which was resolved with changing management and ordering vender.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 1 Review
3.0 student
1/21/2013
There are some teacher's who are amazing, and do everything they can to help every student. Then, there are other teacher's who have their favorites; the rich kids, the sport 'superstars', and the relatives. On another note, the school lunches are terrible, though that is not entirely the fault of t...

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Watertown High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Watertown, SD and is served by the Watertown School District in South Dakota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,222 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Watertown High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Area Multi-District, Great Plains Lutheran High School, Watertown Intermediate School - 13, and more. Learn more about what Watertown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watertown High School.

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