Watertown High School is the local high school, built in 1925, for Watertown, Massachusetts, United States. The school is home to the Watertown Raiders, who are best known for their varsity field hockey and boys' basketball programs. Watertown's colors are black and red. The school newspaper is the Raider Times.
Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Watertown High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watertown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Watertown High School's student population of 760 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
School Motto
Learning Together To Build A Better Future
School Rankings
Watertown High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watertown High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
26%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
55%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watertown High School's ranking?
Watertown High School is ranked #345 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Watertown High School often compared to?
Watertown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waltham Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watertown High School?
The graduation rate of Watertown High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Watertown High School?
760 students attend Watertown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Watertown High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watertown High School?
Watertown High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Watertown High School offer ?
Watertown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watertown High School part of?
Watertown High School is part of Watertown School District.
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