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School Code: 3350505

Westwood High

Westwood

Westwood is an affluent suburban town located approximately 13 miles southwest of Boston. The town is known for its strong sense of community, extensive conservation land with miles of trails, and top-rated public schools that consistently rank among the best in Massachusetts. Westwood maintains a quiet, family-oriented character while offering convenient access to Boston via Route 128 and commuter rail service.
State Rankings
#19
Overall Rank
#21
SAT Total
#39
ELA MCAS
#32
Math MCAS
#24
AP Success
#13
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+64
1269
Reading/Writing+38
636
Math+26
633
Tests Taken
222
Score Composition
R/W: 636
Math: 633

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-278%(Rank #39)
Mathematics+177%(Rank #32)
Science-671%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
515
Math
515
Science
512
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 89.0th · Math: 89.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 55.0 · Math: 53.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
423
Tests Taken
1,026
Passing Rate (3-5)+9.6
92.5%
AP Success Rank: #24
Score Distribution
35.1%
Score 5
37.7%
Score 4
19.7%
Score 3
5.7%
Score 2
1.9%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 7.5%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
74%
13%
White: 73.5%
Asian: 12.8%
Hispanic/Latino: 7.9%
Black/African American: 1.9%
Multi-Race: 3.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
48.6% Female
51.1% Male
0.2% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs24.3% (201)
Low Income8.1% (67)
English Learners0.4% (3)
First Language Not English6.1% (50)
Key Indicators
High Needs
24.3%
Low Income
8.1%

Graduation Rate

99.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate +1.2
State Ranking
#13
Cohort Size
237
Still in School: 0.4%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+1.5
95.4%
Chronically Absent-5.6
9%
Avg. Absences per Student8.2
Discipline
In-School Suspension1.7%
Out-of-School Suspension0.7%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
94.3%
Based on 209 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
82.8%
% 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+64
1269
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-2
78
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)+1
77
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+1.2
99.6
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+9.6
92.5
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+1.5
95.4
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-5.6
9
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-1.4
96.1
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

96.1%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
58.5%
4-Year Private College
35.6%
4-Year Public College
2%
2-Year Public College
0.5%
Other Post-Secondary
0.5%
Military
2.9%
Other
Based on 205 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)75.5
Student/Teacher Ratio11.1 to 1
Teachers Licensed98.7%
Experienced Teachers73.4%
Teaching In-Field95.2%
Quick Facts
District: Westwood
School Code: 3350505
Class Size Indicator: 11.1 to 1

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