Watkins Glen High School, also known as Watkins Glen Middle School, is a historic high school building located at Watkins Glen in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1929, and is a three-story, Classical Revival style brick school.
Serving 414 students in grades 7-12, Watkins Glen Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watkins Glen Central High School's student population of 414 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Motto
United, We Soar.
School Rankings
Watkins Glen Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watkins Glen Central High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2572 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watkins Glen Central High School's ranking?
Watkins Glen Central High School is ranked #2572 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Watkins Glen Central High School often compared to?
Watkins Glen Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odessa-montour Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watkins Glen Central High School?
The graduation rate of Watkins Glen Central High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Watkins Glen Central High School?
414 students attend Watkins Glen Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Watkins Glen Central High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Glen Central High School?
Watkins Glen Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watkins Glen Central High School offer ?
Watkins Glen Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watkins Glen Central High School part of?
Watkins Glen Central High School is part of Watkins Glen Central School District.
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