- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Watertown, NY
Watertown Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Watertown Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363012004057
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watertown Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Watertown Senior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Senior High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Watertown, NY.
School address
District: Watertown City School District · New York
NCES ID 363012004057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Watertown Senior High School grew from 1,083 students in 2022-23 to 1,139 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 363012004057 · Watertown, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 15.3:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Harold T Wiley School (614 students)
Watertown Senior High School grew from 1,083 students in 2022-23 to 1,139 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Watertown Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Watertown Senior High School
1,181 students
- Harold T Wiley
Harold T Wiley School
614 students
- Case Middle Sc
Case Middle School
586 students
- North Elementa 435
North Elementary School
435 students
- Knickerbocker 340
Knickerbocker School
340 students
- Sherman School 323
Sherman School
323 students
What this shows Watertown Senior High School reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watertown Senior High School compares
Watertown Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$19,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 7.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Watertown Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Watertown City School District reports $19,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watertown Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold T Wiley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Case Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knickerbocker School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watertown Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Watertown Senior High School
How many students attend Watertown Senior High School?
Watertown Senior High School has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watertown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,139 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watertown Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watertown Senior High School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watertown Senior High School?
61.5% of students at Watertown Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watertown Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Watertown Senior High School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Watertown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watertown Senior High School?
Watertown Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Watertown Senior High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Watertown, NY. 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 City School District?
Besides Watertown Senior High School, Watertown City School District also operates Harold T Wiley School (614 students), Case Middle School (586 students), and North Elementary School (435 students). See the Watertown City School District district page for the complete list.