Watertown Mayer High

516 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Watertown-Mayer High School, located in Watertown, Minnesota, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Watertown-Mayer Public School District. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. As part of a smaller school district, it offers a personalized atmosphere where students benefit from meaningful connections with faculty and staff, while still having access to a diverse range of educational opportunities.

The high school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced coursework, such as concurrent enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Beyond the classroom, Watertown-Mayer is recognized for its robust extracurricular program, which includes competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing post-secondary education, entering the workforce, or joining the military, through a commitment to preparing "life-ready" graduates.

516

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Watertown Mayer High
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	23

White
471 (91.3%)
Two or More
23 (4.5%)
Hispanic
16 (3.1%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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-Mayer Public School Dist
Phone:	(952)955-0600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 127

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Watertown Mayer High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	127
Grade 10	144
Grade 11	114
Grade 12	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Watertown Mayer High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	47.1%
Male	273	52.9%

High School 9th - 12th

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WACONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

1,335 Students

1650 COMMUNITY DR
WACONIA, MN 55387 (9.5 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th