Watertown High School is a public high school in Watertown, South Dakota. The school was the first in the state and the second in the United States in which every student and teacher was issued a laptop computer.
Serving 1,222 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Watertown High School - 01's student population of 1,222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Watertown High School - 01 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown High School - 01 is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Arrows
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown High School - 01's ranking?
Watertown High School - 01 is ranked #252 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School - 01 is 86%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Watertown High School - 01?
1,222 students attend Watertown High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Watertown High School - 01 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watertown High School - 01?
Watertown High School - 01 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Watertown High School - 01 offer ?
Watertown High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watertown High School - 01 part of?
Watertown High School - 01 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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