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School Code: 3170505

Wellesley Sr High

Wellesley

Wellesley is an affluent suburban town located about 12 miles west of Boston, known for its tree-lined streets, excellent public services, and as home to Wellesley College. The town consistently ranks among the wealthiest communities in Massachusetts and features a charming downtown area with boutique shops and restaurants. Wellesley has a strong tradition of civic engagement and is recognized for its well-maintained parks, recreation facilities, and commitment to education.
State Rankings
#12
Overall Rank
#9
SAT Total
#44
ELA MCAS
#21
Math MCAS
#9
AP Success
#58
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+9
1299
Reading/Writing+7
647
Math+2
652
Tests Taken
354
Score Composition
R/W: 647
Math: 652

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-677%(Rank #44)
Mathematics-381%(Rank #21)
Science
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
514
Math
521
Science
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 87.0th · Math: 95.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 44.0 · Math: 60.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
529
Tests Taken
1,234
Passing Rate (3-5)+10
95.5%
AP Success Rank: #9
Score Distribution
46.6%
Score 5
33.8%
Score 4
15.2%
Score 3
3.9%
Score 2
0.6%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 4.5%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
63%
19%
White: 63.2%
Asian: 18.6%
Hispanic/Latino: 6.3%
Black/African American: 4.7%
Multi-Race: 7.2%
Gender
53.2% Female
46.6% Male
0.2% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs24.2% (298)
Low Income9% (111)
English Learners1.5% (19)
First Language Not English10.3% (127)
Key Indicators
High Needs
24.2%
Low Income
9%

Graduation Rate

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate +0.1
State Ranking
#58
Cohort Size
345
Dropped Out: 0.3%
Still in School: 1.7%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate-0.6
93.5%
Chronically Absent+2.7
17.1%
Avg. Absences per Student11.5
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.1%
Out-of-School Suspension0.5%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
98.6%
Based on 294 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
93.9%
% 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+9
1299
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-6
77
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-3
81
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+0.1
98
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+10
95.5
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate-0.6
93.5
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent+2.7
17.1
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+1.4
95.3
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

95.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
61.7%
4-Year Private College
33%
4-Year Public College
0.6%
2-Year Public College
1.9%
Other Post-Secondary
0.3%
Work
0.3%
Military
0.3%
Other
1.9%
Unknown
Based on 324 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)117.1
Student/Teacher Ratio10.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers85.2%
Teaching In-Field95.5%
Quick Facts
District: Wellesley
School Code: 3170505
Class Size Indicator: 10.8 to 1

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