Massachusetts public high school

Wellesley Sr High School

Wellesley school district

A+

overall grade

Ranks #9 of 335 Massachusetts high schools — top 3%.

Overall rank

of 335 schools

Average SAT

1299+208 vs MA

MA average 1091

Graduation rate

98%

MA average 92%

Plan on college

95%+23 vs MA

MA average 72%

SAT is the average total score of test takers. Graduation is the four-year rate. College is the share of graduates who report plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college.

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.

How it compares

What stands out

Strongest area: SAT scores, in the top 3% statewide. The average SAT score is 1299, vs 1091 at the typical MA high school.
Trend: ELA MCAS is down 9 points since 2023 (87% to 78%); statewide it fell 13 points.
Trend: Math MCAS is down 6 points since 2023 (90% to 84%); statewide it fell 6 points.

Where it stands among 335 Massachusetts high schools

Bottom of MATop of MA

Overall

Excellenttop 3% · #9

SAT

Excellenttop 3% · #9

ELA MCAS

Excellenttop 7% · #22

Math MCAS

Excellenttop 5% · #16

AP results

Excellenttop 3% · #9

Graduation

Above averagetop 18% · #58

College plans

Excellenttop 6% · #19

The overall rank weighs SAT (30%), MCAS (25%), AP results (20%), and graduates' college plans (25%). Categories rank only the schools with data for them. How we rank

SAT

Average total score1299in 2025 · MA avg 1091

208 points above the MA avg

By section (out of 800)

Reading & writingBetter than average

This school

647

MA avg

556

MathBetter than average

This school

652

MA avg

535

354 students took the SAT.

"MA avg" is the average of the 335 high schools we rank. Only students who choose to take the SAT are counted.

MCAS (10th grade)

Share of 10th graders meeting or exceeding expectations. Statewide results dropped after 2024, when passing the MCAS stopped being a graduation requirement. There was no test in 2020.

English Language Arts78%in 2026 · state 45%

33 points above the state

Math84%in 2026 · state 44%

40 points above the state

Detailed scores

Average scaled score, ELA · Math · Science (500+ = meeting expectations)516 · 521 · —

Achievement percentile vs. MA schools (ELA · Math)91st · 95th

Student growth percentile, ELA · Math (50 = typical growth)45 · 59

AP & advanced courses

AP exams scored 3+96%in 2025 · MA avg 66%

29 points above the MA avg

Score breakdown

Score 5: 47%Score 4: 34%Score 3: 15%Score 2: 4%Score 1: 1%

529 students took 1,234 AP exams. A 3 or higher can earn college credit.

Completed an advanced coursegrades 11–12Better than average

This school

93.9%

MA avg

71.4%

9th graders passing all coursesBetter than average

This school

98.6%

MA avg

82.6%

After high school

Four-year graduation rate98%in 2024 · MA avg 92%

6 points above the MA avg

Dropped outof the four-year classBetter than average

This school

0.3%

MA avg

4.3%

1.7% of the class were still in school after four years.

Plan to attend college95%in 2025 · state 72%

23 points above the state

Graduates' plans · 324 graduates

4-year private college

61.7%

4-year public college

33%

Other / unknown

2.2%

Students

Who attends

White

63.2%

Asian

18.6%

Multi-Race

7.2%

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%

Black/African American

4.7%

53.2% female · 46.6% male · 0.2% nonbinary

Student needs

High needslow income, English learner, or disabilityLower than average

This school

24.2%

MA avg

50.7%

Low incomeLower than average

This school

MA avg

39%

English learnersLower than average

This school

1.5%

MA avg

8.6%

Teachers

Licensed teachersAbout average

This school

100%

MA avg

95.9%

Experienced teachersBetter than average

This school

85.2%

MA avg

73.4%

Teaching in their fieldBetter than average

This school

95.5%

MA avg

84.6%

Students per teacher

10.8MA avg 11.8

117.1 full-time-equivalent teachers

Attendance & safety

Attendance rateBetter than average

This school

93.5%

MA avg

92.3%

Chronically absentmissed 10%+ of daysBetter than average

This school

17.1%

MA avg

22.3%

11.5 days absent per student (MA avg 13.2) · Suspensions: 0.5% out-of-school, 0.1% in-school (MA high school avg 4% / 2.2%)

About Wellesley

Norfolk County · Greater Boston — Inside I-95

Avg single-family home value$2.02MMA median $588K

Avg property tax bill$20,551MA median $6,814

Tax rate$10.20 per $1,000MA median $12.40

Income per person$230,169MA median $47,872

Local kids in public school73.2%

Town bond ratingAAA

Free cash reserves13.1% of budget

Wellesley district profile · What could you afford here? · All towns A–Z

Town figures are FY2026 averages for single-family homes from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Assessed values usually run below recent sale prices. "MA median" is the median of the state's 351 towns.

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