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School Code: 3300505

Weston High

Weston

Weston is an affluent suburban town located about 15 miles west of Boston, known for its large wooded lots, conservation land, and strong sense of community. The town is home to several notable institutions, including the Regis College campus and parts of the historic Case Estate with its extensive walking trails. Weston has long been recognized for its commitment to education and maintaining its rural character despite proximity to the city.
State Rankings
#9
Overall Rank
#10
SAT Total
#23
ELA MCAS
#14
Math MCAS
#18
AP Success
#118
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+1
1298
Reading/Writing+4
643
Math-3
655
Tests Taken
212
Score Composition
R/W: 643
Math: 655

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-682%(Rank #23)
Mathematics-383%(Rank #14)
Science
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
520
Math
522
Science
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 97.0th · Math: 96.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 55.0 · Math: 56.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
334
Tests Taken
675
Passing Rate (3-5)+10.8
93.3%
AP Success Rank: #18
Score Distribution
41.3%
Score 5
35.4%
Score 4
16.6%
Score 3
6.1%
Score 2
0.6%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 6.7%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
55%
25%
White: 55.3%
Asian: 24.9%
Hispanic/Latino: 6.8%
Black/African American: 5.5%
Multi-Race: 7.4%
Gender
46.2% Female
53.8% Male

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs30.1% (196)
Low Income8.8% (57)
English Learners2.6% (17)
First Language Not English15.4% (100)
Key Indicators
High Needs
30.1%
Low Income
8.8%

Graduation Rate

96.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate -3.8
State Ranking
#118
Cohort Size
159
Dropped Out: 1.9%
Still in School: 1.9%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.2
95.1%
Chronically Absent-2
9.9%
Avg. Absences per Student8.6

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
99.4%
Based on 157 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
96.1%
% 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+1
1298
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-6
82
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-3
83
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-3.8
96.2
20152024
Below pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+10.8
93.3
20152025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.2
95.1
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-2
9.9
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+6.6
98.3
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

98.3%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
59.2%
4-Year Private College
34.9%
4-Year Public College
1.2%
2-Year Private College
3%
2-Year Public College
0.6%
Other Post-Secondary
0.6%
Other
0.6%
Unknown
Based on 169 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)60.4
Student/Teacher Ratio10.9 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers78.6%
Teaching In-Field92.4%
Quick Facts
District: Weston
School Code: 3300505
Class Size Indicator: 10.9 to 1

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