Wakefield Memorial High School

Wakefield Memorial High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
60 Farm St,  Wakefield, MA
Wakefield Public Schools
3.6
3.0
840 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy Mcleod
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
73.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
223:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.7%
White
80.5%
Hispanic
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Black
3.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 210 Students
Boston University 138 Students
Boston College 120 Students
University of New Hampshire 119 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 116 Students
Merrimack College 112 Students
Northeastern University 108 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 89 Students
University of Rhode Island 77 Students
University of Connecticut 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 113 Students
Psychology 102 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Biology 45 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Engineering 34 Students
Finance 33 Students
Education 33 Students
Criminology 27 Students
Communications 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 214 Reviews
4.0 Parent
11/1/2024
We are getting a new building which will be great! The students get out what they put in but the resources are there to do well.
4.0 Senior
3/14/2023
I love the people. They all are polite and respectful of one another. I would change the administration and how problems are dealt with.
3.0 Senior
10/20/2022
I love the teachers and how much effort they put in to see their student succeed but the school building itself is very old and needs to be redone.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/23/2025
My son loves this school. It’s enough for me to give 10/10
1.0 parent
3/9/2020
Its horrible! Front office staff are great, Mrs. Trafficanti is awesome, the resource officer is great, but the actual school day is very difficult for my child. She always txts me to pick her up. She is incredible shy and sensitive and doesn't do well with her math teacher screaming at her!!
3.0 student
4/30/2019
The school building is crumbling and conditions are gross. At least one-third of the teachers are selfish, self-centered with no clue how to effectively teach. The rare good teachers are amazing though, and the arts program can only be beat by those really rich schools.

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Wakefield Memorial High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wakefield, MA and is served by the Wakefield Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 840 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Wakefield Memorial High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $892,836. Discover additional schools in the area, like Austin Preparatory School, Lynnfield Middle School, Galvin Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Wakefield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wakefield Memorial High School.

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