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
1,220 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
3.61
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
71.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
2
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
27.9%
State Average
29%
Science
46.6%
State Average
40.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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 193 Students
University of South Dakota 157 Students
Lake Area Technical College 116 Students
Northern State University 88 Students
North Dakota State University 82 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 71 Students
Augustana University 70 Students
University of Sioux Falls 65 Students
Dakota State University 53 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 69 Students
Biology 58 Students
Business 47 Students
Elementary Education 39 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Accounting 22 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Physical Therapy 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 138 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/31/2024
Watertown High School has seen a lot of things. It has watched thousands of kids grow into adults, and plenty of teachers retire. The best parts of my experience at WHS were the nice facilities. We have one of the nicest gyms in the state, and amazing class rooms. The worst, would probably be that so many people do not feel safe there. Whether that is from the bullying, the vaping, or the fights that go on there. There needs to be more precautions put in so kids feel safer, and are not scared to walk around the halls alone.
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.
2.0 Senior
12/30/2021
There are a few decent teachers. The AP teachers seem to be the most qualified for their jobs. Not a great place to go to unless you're rich, white, straight, or have a popular last name. especially with sports. if your family isn't popular, good luck getting on a varsity team.
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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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South Dakota Codington County Watertown 57201
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