Wayland High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Wayland, MA
- 129 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA-
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA
- SportsA
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesB+
- School District
- Wayland Public Schools
Address
264 Old Connecticut Path
Wayland, MA 01778
Telephone
(508) 358-7746
Website
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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB+
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Median Household Income
$143,712
National
$55,322Median Rent
$720
National
$949Median Home Value
$608,400
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
828
Free or Reduced Lunch
4%
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
- 54%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses
Teachers
- 47%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$21,453/ year
National
$12,239- 70%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.20 responses
- 45%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.20 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.20 responses
Wayland High School Reviews
129 reviews
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Wayland High School appears to be perfect but is one of the worst schools I've seen. The school's success is due to the culture of kids pressuring each other to succeed and nothing to do with the teaching. In fact, many teachers waste time in class and give us loads of homework to make up for it. In many math classes, we talked about basketball instead of PreCalculus and learned the material online at home, and in Latin class is laughing at the teacher and going home with a lot of lines to translate.
Also, the school has a lack of appreciation of diversity. The school is mostly white, and slurs like "that's so gay" and "you're such a fag" constantly resound in the hallways. In fact, while most students eat in the cafeteria, the LGBTQ students eat in the hallway. While students interact with each other happily, they pretend that students who are LGBTQ and/or don't play sports don't exist.
Also, the school has a lack of appreciation of diversity. The school is mostly white, and slurs like "that's so gay" and "you're such a fag" constantly resound in the hallways. In fact, while most students eat in the cafeteria, the LGBTQ students eat in the hallway. While students interact with each other happily, they pretend that students who are LGBTQ and/or don't play sports don't exist.
Wayland has taught me many lessons, academically, socially, and mentally. Going to Wayland High School has been difficult due to its academic rigor, however, the teachers will work to help as much as they possibly can. The community is very close to one another and they're always nice to those that are new to the community. At Wayland, you will be taught the importance of struggle to receive something as rewarding as knowledge.
Honestly, if you have a chance to send kids to this school, send them! However, I have very mixed feelings about some things in this school. The only academic approach is rigor which doesn't work for all students and teachers do go overboard at times. The athletic department also receives extra money and does illegal things which is why were getting sued for $75,000. Bullying isn't an issue - if you pass as normal. Overall, the good does outweigh the bad in the school. We have great academics, great food, great teachers and good traditions.