Westborough High School
- Public
- WESTBOROUGH, MA
Public School
Westborough High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- WESTBOROUGH, MA
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 215 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Health & Safetygrade A+
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
83%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1300
524 responses
Average ACT
30
181 responses
AP Enrollment
26%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$112,153
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,663
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$458,100
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 20 responsesPoll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 20 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,147
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 23 responses78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 23 responses78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 23 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$70,594
Teachers in First/Second Year
21.2%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 30 responses83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 30 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 30 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$23,332 / year
National
$12,23988%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 32 responses59%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 32 responses81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 32 responsesSimilar Schools
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Westborough High School Reviews
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WHS' education program and facilities are definitely of high quality, especially their STEM, English, and liberal arts department. Though, this all depends on what teacher you get: they either teach like college professors, or they teach with Bill Nye VHS tapes and YouTube.
However, I can't say the same with WHS' counselors and 'humanities' staff. WHS is definitely not the worst when it comes to mental health- the school tries to advocate itself as 'woke'. However, that doesn't entirely reflect on their staff.
Counselors have been known to call the police on homes they believe that have troubling domestic problems without consulting the student first, taking extensive action that could endanger the student more than help. Many are known to be condescending or just incompatible with kids.
Then there's the social justice issue. The town itself is whitewashed and predominantly well-off middleclass, which isn't a sin, but WHS goes easy on racist remarks as 'ignorance'.
However, I can't say the same with WHS' counselors and 'humanities' staff. WHS is definitely not the worst when it comes to mental health- the school tries to advocate itself as 'woke'. However, that doesn't entirely reflect on their staff.
Counselors have been known to call the police on homes they believe that have troubling domestic problems without consulting the student first, taking extensive action that could endanger the student more than help. Many are known to be condescending or just incompatible with kids.
Then there's the social justice issue. The town itself is whitewashed and predominantly well-off middleclass, which isn't a sin, but WHS goes easy on racist remarks as 'ignorance'.
Westborough High School has a wonderful community filled with hardworking students and an amazing group of teachers and counselors. The teachers help lead their students down a path of success, and the counselors do an amazing job with keeping communications open with students, from typical school drama to stress to colleges. Teachers encourage their students to do the best, and I feel the difficulty of the coursework has truly prepared me for success in college, and even in my future career. Mental health is important throughout the school, the staff makes it clear to everyone that their door is always open to anyone who is in need, and posters from study tips to suicide/depression hotlines are posted all around the school. There's even therapy animals that visit during the lunches! WHS also makes it known to students that participating in clubs, sports, or fine arts is very important. School isn't just about academics, but also about finding what you love to do.
Westborough High School is privileged enough to have a lot of funding for the fine arts programs, and many students participate in them! The music program is very good, and a very close-knit community: I’m friends with almost everyone in the D Wing (music wing) and it’s rare that people don’t know each other! In actual classes, the academics are very rigorous and difficult, but I know it will prepare every student for whatever college they may enter into, from a community college to an Ivy League! There is a LOT of homework, especially with the copious amount of offered AP Classes, but it is manageable (even with many extracurriculars, like music or sports) if you have good time management, but it can definitely be rigorous. Overall, it’s an amazing school and community, and I am really enjoying my time there!