- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Watertown, WI
Watertown High
Federal NCES profile for Watertown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551575002002
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575002002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Watertown High held near 1,087 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 551575002002 · Watertown, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,012 enr · 14.7:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Middle (616 students)
Watertown High held near 1,087 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Watertown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Watertown High
1,012 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
616 students
- Webster Elemen 381
Webster Elementary
381 students
- Douglas Elemen 311
Douglas Elementary
311 students
- Schurz Element 223
Schurz Elementary
223 students
- Watertown 4 Ki 155
Watertown 4 Kids
155 students
What this shows Watertown High reports 1,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown High compares
Watertown High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,012
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$14,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Watertown High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown Unified School District reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schurz Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watertown 4 Kids | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools in Watertown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown High
How many students attend Watertown High?
Watertown High has 1,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watertown, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 1,087 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown High?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown High is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watertown High?
29.9% of students at Watertown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown High?
The largest demographic group at Watertown High is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown High?
Watertown High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Watertown, WI. 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 Unified School District?
Besides Watertown High, Watertown Unified School District also operates Riverside Middle (616 students), Webster Elementary (381 students), and Douglas Elementary (311 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.