Watershed High School is a charter school located in the city of Richfield, Minnesota.
Serving 53 students in grades 9-12, Watershed High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watershed High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Watershed High School's student population of 53 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'Rise With the Tide'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Watershed High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Watershed High School often compared to?
Watershed High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Global Arts Plus Lower, Global Arts Plus Upper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watershed High School?
The graduation rate of Watershed High School is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Watershed High School?
53 students attend Watershed High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Watershed High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watershed High School?
Watershed High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Watershed High School offer ?
Watershed High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Watershed High School part of?
Watershed High School is part of Watershed High School District.
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