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School Code: 3440505
Winchester High School
Winchester is an affluent suburban town located about 8 miles north of Boston, known for its well-preserved historic architecture and tree-lined residential neighborhoods. The community has consistently ranked among the wealthiest towns in Massachusetts, with a strong emphasis on education and civic engagement. Winchester features several scenic ponds and parks, including the Middlesex Fells Reservation along its northern border, offering residents extensive hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities.
State Rankings
#13
Overall Rank
#11
SAT Total
#29
ELA MCAS
#28
Math MCAS
#30
AP Success
#109
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▸ +6
1295
Reading/Writing▸ +6
644
Math▸ 0
651
Tests Taken
418
Score Composition
R/W: 644
Math: 651
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -981%(Rank #29)
Mathematics▼ -678%(Rank #28)
Science▼ -578%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
518
Math
521
Science
518
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 94.0th · Math: 95.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 58.0 · Math: 62.0
ELA: 58.0 · Math: 62.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
483
Tests Taken
1,263
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +5.5
91.8%
AP Success Rank: #30
Score Distribution
39.7%
Score 5
31.6%
Score 4
20.4%
Score 3
6.2%
Score 2
2.1%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 8.2%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 64.3%
Asian: 21.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 5.3%
Black/African American: 2.4%
Multi-Race: 6.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Gender
51.4% Female
48.4% Male
0.1% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs20.3% (288)
Low Income8% (113)
English Learners1.6% (22)
First Language Not English21.6% (306)
Key Indicators
High Needs
20.3%
Low Income
8%
Graduation Rate
96.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▼ -2.3
State Ranking
#109
Cohort Size
353
Dropped Out: 2.8%
Still in School: 0.6%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +2.4
96.2%
Chronically Absent▼ -9.2
4.7%
Avg. Absences per Student6.7
Discipline
In-School Suspension0.4%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
99.2%
Based on 383 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
98.4%
% 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▸ +6
1295
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -9
81
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -6
78
20192025
At pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▼ -2.3
96.6
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +5.5
91.8
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +2.4
96.2
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -9.2
4.7
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▸ 0
95.6
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
95.6%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
56.8%
4-Year Private College
37.9%
4-Year Public College
0.9%
2-Year Public College
0.9%
Other Post-Secondary
0.3%
Apprenticeship
1.9%
Work
0.9%
Other
0.3%
Unknown
Based on 317 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)94.8
Student/Teacher Ratio14.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers86.5%
Teaching In-Field94.4%
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