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School Code: 3140505
Watertown High
Watertown is a densely populated city approximately 5 miles northwest of Boston, situated along the Charles River. Originally known for its mills and industrial history, the city has transformed into a diverse, walkable community that blends residential neighborhoods with commercial development. Watertown is home to the historic Arsenal on the Charles, a former U.S. Army facility now redeveloped into a mixed-use complex featuring shops, offices, and the Arsenal Center for the Arts.
State Rankings
#114
Overall Rank
#129
SAT Total
#154
ELA MCAS
#85
Math MCAS
#104
AP Success
#261
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ -15
1132
Reading/Writing▸ -7
565
Math▸ -8
567
Tests Taken
166
Score Composition
R/W: 565
Math: 567
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -752%(Rank #154)
Mathematics▲ +759%(Rank #85)
Science▼ -50%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
501
Math
505
Science
462
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 60.0th · Math: 76.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 56.0 · Math: 64.0
ELA: 56.0 · Math: 64.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
162
Tests Taken
351
Passing Rate (3-5)▸ -1.5
78.9%
AP Success Rank: #104
Score Distribution
21.1%
Score 5
31.6%
Score 4
26.2%
Score 3
12.5%
Score 2
8.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 21.1%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 56.4%
Asian: 8%
Hispanic/Latino: 24%
Black/African American: 4.5%
Multi-Race: 6.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Gender
48.2% Female
51.4% Male
0.4% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs53.2% (387)
Low Income40.5% (295)
English Learners14.7% (107)
First Language Not English47% (342)
Key Indicators
High Needs
53.2%
Low Income
40.5%
Graduation Rate
87%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ -1.4
State Ranking
#261
Cohort Size
177
Dropped Out: 6.8%
Still in School: 5.1%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ -0.3
90.8%
Chronically Absent▸ +1.8
26.9%
Avg. Absences per Student15.5
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.1%
Out-of-School Suspension1.6%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
72.3%
Based on 188 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
56.5%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▸ -15
1132
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -7
52
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▲ +7
59
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ -1.4
87
20152024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▸ -1.5
78.9
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ -0.3
90.8
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▸ +1.8
26.9
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +4.8
80
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
80.0%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
36.3%
4-Year Private College
31.6%
4-Year Public College
0.5%
2-Year Private College
11.6%
2-Year Public College
1.6%
Other Post-Secondary
1.1%
Apprenticeship
11.1%
Work
3.2%
Military
3.2%
Other
Based on 190 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)68.6
Student/Teacher Ratio11.1 to 1
Teachers Licensed95.9%
Experienced Teachers64.9%
Teaching In-Field83.3%
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