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Watertown Public Schools At-a-Glance

WPS creates an equitable, challenging, and innovative learning environment where everyone belongs and every student is empowered to shape the world around them.

 

WPS Educators

557 Educators support our students in 6 schools

Enrollment

2,843 Students in 2025-2026

Diversity is Our Strength

64+ Languages Spoken 45% Students of Color

Academic Achievement

2025 MCAS: Meets + Exceeds 49% ELA, 50% Math, 49% Science

Class of 2025

89.7% Graduation Rate 80.0% College Bound

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Advanced Coursework

56.5% of WHS Students enroll in Advanced Coursework

Extra Curricular Activities

687 Athletes on 44 teams 1,000+ in Performing Arts

State-of-the-Art Schools

3 new K-5 schools New WHS: opening Sept '26!

Budget and Finance

FY27 Budget is $64.6 Million, +4.0% over FY26

Career & Tech Ed

27.8% of WHS students in a Pathway or Ch-74 Program

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Congratulations, Class of 2026!

On June 5, 2026, Watertown HIgh School celebrated the graduation of 175 students:

  • 37 earned a Seal of Biliteracy in 18 different languages
  • Graduates are planning to attend over 50 different colleges and universities
  • Some grads are joining the military in 3 different branches
  • 19 graduates were in the Cum Laude Society
  • 32 graduates were in the National Honor Society

A stacked bar chart showing hte plans of WHS graduates, over time

Every year, graduates are required to take a survey on their post-secondary plans. Over time, Watertown High School graduates have planned on a mix of next-steps that include 2 and 4 year colleges, the workforce, and the military.

A line chart showing the graduation rate at WHS over time, compared to the state

Over time, the graduation rate for Watertown High School students has consistently hovered around the state average. For 2025, WHS saw its highest graduation rate since 2019.

Line chart showing the annual dropout rate for WHS vs the state.

Despite impriving graduation rates, the dropout rate for WHS continues to be above the state average.