Watertown High

www.watertown.k12.ma.us/whs/index.html

761 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Watertown High School, located at 50 Columbia Street in Watertown, Massachusetts, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Watertown Public Schools district, the high school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Watertown High School places a strong emphasis on student development through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture is rooted in a sense of community, encouraging collaboration between staff, students, and families to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere. By leveraging its proximity to Boston, the school often integrates local resources to enhance its educational programming, striving to graduate informed, responsible, and engaged citizens.

761

Total Students

68.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watertown High
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	183
Black	34
Asian	61
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
426 (56.2%)
Hispanic
183 (24.1%)
Asian
61 (8.0%)
Two or More
52 (6.9%)
Black
34 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Watertown
Phone:	(617)926-7760
Website:	http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/whs/index.html
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 177

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 193

Grade 12 200