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
2,253 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Elaine Legorreta
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
70.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very 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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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
GreatSchools
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%

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 330 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 248 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 236 Students
University of California - Davis 228 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 222 Students
San Francisco State University 217 Students
University of California - Berkeley 203 Students
University of San Francisco 178 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 105 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Biology 71 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 63 Students
Criminology 42 Students
Sociology 40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 380 Reviews
3.0 Senior
9/4/2024
The restroom issue has been going on since my first year at the school, so coming up on 4 years and it still hasn't been resolved.
2.0 Junior
6/3/2024
There are some teachers that are not considerate of students' learning comprehension. There are some rebellious students that steal their peers prescription glasses and are disrespectful to staff and use vapes in the bathrooms. Security guards at the school are careless wether students should be in class because instead they are friends with the students outside of class.
3.0 Senior
8/31/2023
My experience at this school has overall been a really good one, I have made a lot of great memories and made different connections. The best part has been the connections I've made with teachers and friends and the worst part would definitely have to be connected with the building itself. It's very outdated and the bathrooms and in very bad condition.
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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Watsonville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Watsonville, CA, in the Watsonville neighborhood, and is served by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,253 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Watsonville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $732,590. Discover additional schools in the area, like New School Community Day, Pajaro Valley High School, Potters House Community Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Watsonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watsonville High School.

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