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School Code: 3050505
Wakefield Memorial High
Wakefield is a suburban town located about 12 miles north of Boston, situated between Reading and Melrose in Middlesex County. The town is built around the scenic Lake Quannapowitt, a popular spot for walking, jogging, and community gatherings that serves as the centerpiece of downtown life. Wakefield has a traditional New England town center with local shops and restaurants, and its history dates back to 1644 when it was first settled as part of the Lynn settlement.
State Rankings
#121
Overall Rank
#106
SAT Total
#114
ELA MCAS
#121
Math MCAS
#166
AP Success
#116
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +19
1147
Reading/Writing▲ +12
583
Math▸ +7
564
Tests Taken
183
Score Composition
R/W: 583
Math: 564
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -859%(Rank #114)
Mathematics▼ -1550%(Rank #121)
Science▲ +360%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
504
Math
502
Science
504
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 68.0th · Math: 70.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 42.0 · Math: 48.0
ELA: 42.0 · Math: 48.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
224
Tests Taken
459
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +18.3
69.9%
AP Success Rank: #166
Score Distribution
21.8%
Score 5
28.3%
Score 4
19.8%
Score 3
13.5%
Score 2
16.6%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 30.1%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 79.5%
Asian: 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino: 9.5%
Black/African American: 3.6%
Multi-Race: 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Gender
50.1% Female
49.5% Male
0.4% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs33.3% (290)
Low Income18.7% (163)
English Learners3% (26)
First Language Not English4.1% (36)
Key Indicators
High Needs
33.3%
Low Income
18.7%
Graduation Rate
96.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ +0.7
State Ranking
#116
Cohort Size
193
Dropped Out: 3.1%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ -1.2
91.5%
Chronically Absent▲ +4.4
24.1%
Avg. Absences per Student15.2
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
94.1%
Based on 221 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
69.4%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▸ +19
1147
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -8
59
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -15
50
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ +0.7
96.4
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +18.3
69.9
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ -1.2
91.5
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▲ +4.4
24.1
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ +0.8
84.2
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
84.2%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
38.5%
4-Year Private College
39.4%
4-Year Public College
1%
2-Year Private College
5.3%
2-Year Public College
1%
Other Post-Secondary
0.5%
Apprenticeship
6.7%
Work
1.9%
Military
1.9%
Other
3.8%
Unknown
Based on 208 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)81.3
Student/Teacher Ratio10.5 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers82%
Teaching In-Field92.3%
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