Public School
Wayland High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Wayland, MA
- 145 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB+
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA
- SportsA+
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
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- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB+
Median Household Income
$146,758
National
$55,322Median Rent
$720
National
$949Median Home Value
$629,200
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.16 responses
Poll
- 94%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.16 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
846
Free or Reduced Lunch
6%
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
- 60%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.15 responses
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.15 responses
Teachers
- 53%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.19 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.19 responses
- 63%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.19 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$22,687/ year
National
$12,239- 68%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.22 responses
- 45%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.22 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.22 responses
Wayland High School Reviews
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I really liked Wayland High School! They were really inclusive of everyone. The size of the school creates a really intimate environment; everyone knows each other. However, this can also come with some caveats, as everyone can pay attention to the latest gossip about you.
My time at Wayland High School has been tumultuous. I was a student with untreated mental illnesses (I was diagnosed with CPTSD and anorexia). I was heavily involved with the community at Wayland High. The teachers often nurtured and fostered my passions and struggles. I can confidently say that my guidance counselor saved my life. The only reason why I wouldn't rate the school as exceptional is because of the higher administration system. I was forced to report an assault that had happened to me (which is understandable). The guise of caring from the principals was stomach-quenching. It was evident at the end of the procedure that I was not cared about, only the wellbeing of the school. However, I was able to express my feelings of injustice through the amazing art program that the school offers. I felt comforted and heard by the counseling program and the teachers whom I were close to. The ALRT program (which I was in) is a blessing and I've heard the same about other IEP programs.
WHS is one of the best schools in MA hands down. The only problem I see in the school is how ununified we are. We have no school spirit and we put down people who are different than others. I constantly see upperclassmen patronizing other students who have learning difficulties and those who are LGBT/those who are in those communities. Another student said it really well, "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."
Apart from the social aspects of the school, Wayland is a great place to learn and get ready for college.
Apart from the social aspects of the school, Wayland is a great place to learn and get ready for college.