Watsonville High School

Watsonville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
250 E Beach St,  Watsonville, CA
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
3.6
3.0
2,244 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Elaine Legorreta
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
70.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
2.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.7%
State Average
9.9%
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
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
95.6%
White
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<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.
Cabrillo College 365 Students
San José State University 337 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 253 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 243 Students
University of California - Davis 234 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 223 Students
San Francisco State University 216 Students
University of California - Berkeley 202 Students
University of San Francisco 181 Students
California State University - Sacramento 161 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 106 Students
Psychology 96 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Biology 71 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 64 Students
Criminology 44 Students
Sociology 42 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 379 Reviews
5.0
6/27/2023
The best times I had in Watsonville High School were the schools rally's, events in the cafeteria. Watsonville has very supportive staff and counselors. The worst part was Covid, it was challenging because I didn't have access to the internet so everyday I would had to come to my sisters house and do my work there.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
Beat parts of WHS would be the friends you get to make at the school and how people can connect with others. The supportive teachers that help you out and that you connect with. Worst part would be the school district itself not following through with stuff, lack of teachers, and supplies
3.0 Senior
4/14/2023
It was a good school but it wasn't very professional. They lacked in many areas. Many students did not take school seriously and it affected many other students. Teachers are more like your friends instead of educators. The only classes that were serious were the AP classes. They took the subjects seriously.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/16/2017
My daughter has had a very positive experience so far at WHS. If a student wants to learn and to push herself, this school will support her in every way. I am impressed by the leadership, and by the supports put in place for students. Teachers differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all stude...
1.0 parent
2/20/2011
This school made me a Hippie! Now I can chill and enjoy nature's herbs. Peace.

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