Summary:
The Watertown School District in Connecticut is home to a single high school, Watertown High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively high percentage of white students compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the Connecticut state averages.
Watertown High School's proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts (58.4%), SAT/Math (13.5%), and NGSS/Science (40.7%) were all below the state averages in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance in SAT/Math was particularly low, with only 13.5% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 29.5%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 70th out of 139 Connecticut high schools in 2021-2022 to 78th out of 145 in 2023-2024.
Despite having adequate resources, with a per-student spending of $17,542 and a student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (33.61%). The data suggests that Watertown High School may need to focus on improving instructional practices, providing targeted support for struggling students, and addressing any underlying factors that contribute to the observed academic challenges.
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