Below Average
#1663 of 2,105 schools in WI
Watertown High
High School · Watertown Unified School District · Watertown, WI
A Watertown Unified School District high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
825 Endeavour Dr, Watertown, WI 53098
- Math 24% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Watertown High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Watertown High 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,238/100K
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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
$73,147
Median home value
$239,700
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53098; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Maranatha Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Ecampus Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.8 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Watertown Unified School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watertown High is listed in Watertown Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watertown High
Watertown High is a public high school in Watertown, WI, part of Watertown Unified School District, serving approximately 1,087 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,663 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Watertown High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watertown High
What grades does Watertown High serve?
Watertown High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Watertown High?
Watertown High has an enrollment of approximately 1,087 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watertown High rank in WI?
Watertown High ranks #1,663 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Watertown High's MySchoolScout rating?
Watertown High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watertown High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Watertown High a charter school?
No, Watertown High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watertown High a Title I school?
No, Watertown High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watertown High?
40.4% of students at Watertown High 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
- 1,087
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dodge County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (920) 262-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53098)
- 11,505
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 53098; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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