- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Watertown, SD
Watertown High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Watertown High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 467662000717
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown High School - 01 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 82% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown High School - 01 ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Watertown, SD.
School address
District: Watertown School District 14-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467662000717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Watertown High School - 01 held near 1,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.3 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 467662000717 · Watertown, SD High · MID · TRAD
1,222 enr · 16.7:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown Middle School - 02 (575 students)
Watertown High School - 01 held near 1,222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.3 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Watertown High School - 01 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Watertown High School - 01
1,222 students
- Watertown Midd
Watertown Middle School - 02
575 students
- Watertown Inte
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
532 students
- Lincoln Elemen 361
Lincoln Elementary - 05
361 students
- Jefferson Elem 333
Jefferson Elementary - 09
333 students
- Mckinley Eleme 296
Mckinley Elementary - 06
296 students
What this shows Watertown High School - 01 reports 1,222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown High School - 01 compares
Watertown High School - 01 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 43% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,222
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Watertown High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Watertown School District 14-4 reports $10,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Middle School - 02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watertown Intermediate School - 13 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary - 06 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown High School - 01
How many students attend Watertown High School - 01?
Watertown High School - 01 has 1,222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watertown, SD. CCD year-over-year: 1,220 (2022-23) → 1,222 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown High School - 01 is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watertown High School - 01?
16.5% of students at Watertown High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Watertown High School - 01 is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Watertown, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown High School - 01?
Watertown High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Watertown High School - 01 rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown High School - 01 ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Watertown, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown School District 14-4?
Besides Watertown High School - 01, Watertown School District 14-4 also operates Watertown Middle School - 02 (575 students), Watertown Intermediate School - 13 (532 students), and Lincoln Elementary - 05 (361 students). See the Watertown School District 14-4 district page for the complete list.