Massachusetts public high school

Weston High School

Weston school district

overall grade

Ranks #13 of 335 Massachusetts high schools — top 4%.

Overall rank

#13

of 335 schools

Average SAT

1298+207 vs MA

MA average 1091

Graduation rate

96%

MA average 92%

Plan on college

98%+26 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.

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.

How it compares

What stands out

Strongest area: College plans, in the top 2% statewide. 98% of graduates plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college, vs 72% statewide.
Relative weak spot: Graduation rate ranks in the top 36%, below its other categories.
Trend: The share of graduates planning on college has risen from 91.7% in 2022 to 98.3% in 2025.
Trend: The graduation rate has fallen from 100% in 2021 to 96.2% in 2024.

Where it stands among 335 Massachusetts high schools

Bottom of MATop of MA

Overall

Excellenttop 4% · #13

SAT

Excellenttop 3% · #10

ELA MCAS

Above averagetop 12% · #38

Math MCAS

Excellenttop 4% · #12

AP results

Excellenttop 6% · #18

Graduation

Averagetop 36% · #118

College plans

Excellenttop 2% · #4

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 score1298in 2025 · MA avg 1091

207 points above the MA avg

By section (out of 800)

Reading & writingBetter than average

This school

643

MA avg

556

MathBetter than average

This school

655

MA avg

535

212 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 Arts73%in 2026 · state 45%

28 points above the state

Math85%in 2026 · state 44%

41 points above the state

Detailed scores

Average scaled score, ELA · Math · Science (500+ = meeting expectations)519 · 521 · —

Achievement percentile vs. MA schools (ELA · Math)96th · 95th

Student growth percentile, ELA · Math (50 = typical growth)49 · 55

AP & advanced courses

AP exams scored 3+93%in 2025 · MA avg 66%

27 points above the MA avg

Score breakdown

Score 5: 41%Score 4: 35%Score 3: 17%Score 2: 6%Score 1: 1%

334 students took 675 AP exams. A 3 or higher can earn college credit.

Completed an advanced coursegrades 11–12Better than average

This school

96.1%

MA avg

71.4%

9th graders passing all coursesBetter than average

This school

99.4%

MA avg

82.6%

After high school

Four-year graduation rate96%in 2024 · MA avg 92%

5 points above the MA avg

Dropped outof the four-year classBetter than average

This school

1.9%

MA avg

4.3%

1.9% of the class were still in school after four years.

Plan to attend college98%in 2025 · state 72%

26 points above the state

Graduates' plans · 169 graduates

4-year private college

59.2%

4-year public college

34.9%

2-year public college

2-year private college

1.2%

Other / unknown

1.2%

Students

Who attends

White

55.3%

Asian

24.9%

Multi-Race

7.4%

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%

Black/African American

5.5%

46.2% female · 53.8% male

Student needs

High needslow income, English learner, or disabilityLower than average

This school

30.1%

MA avg

50.7%

Low incomeLower than average

This school

8.8%

MA avg

39%

English learnersLower than average

This school

2.6%

MA avg

8.6%

Teachers

Licensed teachersAbout average

This school

100%

MA avg

95.9%

Experienced teachersAbout average

This school

78.6%

MA avg

73.4%

Teaching in their fieldAbout average

This school

92.4%

MA avg

84.6%

Students per teacher

10.9MA avg 11.8

60.4 full-time-equivalent teachers

Attendance & safety

Attendance rateBetter than average

This school

95.1%

MA avg

92.3%

Chronically absentmissed 10%+ of daysBetter than average

This school

9.9%

MA avg

22.3%

8.6 days absent per student (MA avg 13.2) · Suspensions: Not reported

About Weston

Middlesex County · Greater Boston — I-95 to I-495

Avg single-family home value$2.42MMA median $588K

Avg property tax bill$26,313MA median $6,814

Tax rate$10.90 per $1,000MA median $12.40

Income per person$377,587MA median $47,872

Local kids in public school81%

Town bond ratingAAA

Free cash reserves10.6% of budget

Weston 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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