CaliforniaSchoolsWatsonville High

Watsonville High

PublicRegularGrades 912
Watsonville, California · Pajaro Valley Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,215
Student:Teacher23.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
2,215
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
91%+25.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Watsonville High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Watsonville, California. The school enrolls 2,215 students. It is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPajaro Valley Unified
County6087
CityWatsonville
ZIP95076
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062949004555

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,215

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %91%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)