📚 Top 15% in South Dakota for achievement
Each score is graded separately against South Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

| Factor | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📚 Academics (reading & math) | 55% | 85/100 | reading 87th percentile, math 84th percentile among South Dakota high schools (2018–19 state tests) |
| 🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only) | 25% | 58/100 | 87% graduate on time with a regular diploma |
| 🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type) | 20% | 70/100 | Inputs from NCES school and district data |
Students served: 13% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with South Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +35 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)
The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in South Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools
| 📖 Reading proficiency | 79% (+26 pts vs. state avg 53%) Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19 |
| ➗ Math proficiency | 56% (+13 pts vs. state avg 43%) Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19 |
| 🎓 Graduation rate | 87% (+6 pts vs. state avg 81%) Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.
Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the South Dakota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.
| Students | Reading | Math | vs. same group statewide | Rank in state for this group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82% | 57% | reading +11 pts, math +9 pts | 85th percentile (list) |
| Low-income | 65% | 35% | reading +23 pts, math +13 pts | 93rd percentile (list) |
Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.
| Address | 200 NE 9th St |
| City | Watertown |
| ZIP Code | 57201 |
| District | 4676620 |
| NCES School ID | 467662000717 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Understanding the community around Watertown High School - 01 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
| Median Household Income | $65,761 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,265 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.6% |
| High School or Higher | 91.5% |
| Median Home Value | $213,300 |
| Median Rent | $865 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.4% |
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Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Watertown High School - 01.
| Total Enrollment | 1,222 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 72.4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 |
Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:
Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology
Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026