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School Code: 3150505
Wayland High School
Wayland is an affluent suburban town located about 17 miles west of Boston, known for its strong sense of community and extensive conservation land. The town sits along the historic Boston Post Road and features Lake Cochituate, a popular recreation area that once served as Boston's primary water supply in the 19th century. Wayland maintains a classic New England character with its town center, historic buildings, and commitment to preserving open space alongside its residential neighborhoods.
State Rankings
#5
Overall Rank
#14
SAT Total
#15
ELA MCAS
#8
Math MCAS
#5
AP Success
#2
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ -11
1286
Reading/Writing▸ -8
639
Math▸ -3
647
Tests Taken
231
Score Composition
R/W: 639
Math: 647
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▸ -183%(Rank #15)
Mathematics▲ +487%(Rank #8)
Science▼ -381%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
518
Math
525
Science
520
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 94.0th · Math: 98.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 49.0 · Math: 60.0
ELA: 49.0 · Math: 60.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
296
Tests Taken
605
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +3.6
95.9%
AP Success Rank: #5
Score Distribution
40.0%
Score 5
38.5%
Score 4
17.4%
Score 3
3.3%
Score 2
0.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 4.1%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 64%
Asian: 17.4%
Hispanic/Latino: 6.1%
Black/African American: 5.9%
Multi-Race: 6.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Gender
47.9% Female
51.9% Male
0.1% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs22.6% (179)
Low Income8.5% (67)
English Learners0.3% (2)
First Language Not English13.9% (110)
Key Indicators
High Needs
22.6%
Low Income
8.5%
Graduation Rate
100%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▸ +0.9
State Ranking
#2
Cohort Size
207
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▸ +0.4
94.8%
Chronically Absent▸ -1.3
11.7%
Avg. Absences per Student9.1
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.4%
Out-of-School Suspension0.6%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
95.9%
Based on 193 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
86.4%
% 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▸ -11
1286
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▸ -1
83
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▲ +4
87
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▸ +0.9
100
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +3.6
95.9
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▸ +0.4
94.8
20182025
Below pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▸ -1.3
11.7
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +7.5
98.2
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
98.2%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
61.2%
4-Year Private College
30.4%
4-Year Public College
0.5%
2-Year Private College
6.1%
2-Year Public College
0.5%
Other Post-Secondary
0.5%
Work
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Unknown
Based on 214 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)73.7
Student/Teacher Ratio10.9 to 1
Teachers Licensed99.6%
Experienced Teachers87.6%
Teaching In-Field92%
Quick Facts
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