Westwood High School
- Public
- WESTWOOD, MA
Public School
Westwood High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- WESTWOOD, MA
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 226 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Westwood High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
90%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1320
432 responses
Average ACT
30
198 responses
AP Enrollment
35%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$171,071
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,944
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$804,000
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
85%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 20 responsesPoll
65%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 20 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
993
Free or Reduced Lunch
6%
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 24 responses63%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 24 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 24 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$92,520
Teachers in First/Second Year
5%
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 34 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 34 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 34 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
$18,861 / year
National
$12,23978%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 37 responses57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 37 responses70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 37 responsesSimilar Schools
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Westwood High School Reviews
Rating 4.04 out of 5 226 reviews
My experience at Westwood High School has been eventful and innovative. Westwood has consistently challenged me to be my very best and push myself to new limits. Regarding education, teachers are completely invested in their students and provide the school with meaningful instruction. The community at Westwood is inclusive and encouraging. Although there isn't a lot of diversity, as a Muslim girl, I feel incredibly welcomed by everyone. The friends and connections I have formed at school will last a lifetime and are incredibly important for my mental health. Additionally, Westwood High School always acknowledges how students are struggling with the workload and how that affects their performance. In order to limit this effect, the district provides students with accessible resources such as therapy and yoga classes. Overall, my experience living in Westwood for most of my life has been extremely rewarding.
I admire the strong sense of community that Westwood High School creates through its many clubs and spirit events. The school also does a fantastic job of engaging with the greater town community; this takes the form of annual food drives, tutoring of younger students, and holiday card drop-offs for elderly residents. In addition, the school also offers a multitude of clubs and activities to get involved with throughout one's high school career. Nonetheless, I strongly believe that Westwood Middle School could do a more thorough job of preparing incoming Freshmen for the workload and course difficulty of High School.
This is a very good high school. All of the teachers are excellent, and we are really good at academics. We have a bunch of different levels for our classes which is nice if you are a slower learner. This is a college prep school, so it’s great if you want to further your education in college. We have great sports also, some athletes are going onto D1 for their sports.