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#335 of 574 schools in SD
Watertown High School - 01
High School · Watertown School District 14-4 · Watertown, SD
A Watertown School District 14-4 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 730, Watertown, SD 57201
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Watertown High School - 01 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watertown High School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Watertown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,809
Median home value
$223,600
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Lutheran High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Watertown School District 14-4
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watertown High School - 01 is listed in Watertown School District 14-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watertown High School - 01
Watertown High School - 01 is a public high school in Watertown, SD, part of Watertown School District 14-4, serving approximately 1,222 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watertown High School - 01
What grades does Watertown High School - 01 serve?
Watertown High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Watertown High School - 01?
Watertown High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 1,222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown High School - 01 is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watertown High School - 01 rank in SD?
Watertown High School - 01 ranks #335 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Watertown High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?
Watertown High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Watertown High School - 01?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watertown High School - 01 has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watertown High School - 01 a charter school?
No, Watertown High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watertown High School - 01 a Title I school?
No, Watertown High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watertown High School - 01?
21.0% of students at Watertown High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Codington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (605) 882-6316
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 57201)
- 26,375
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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