Walpole High School

Walpole High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
275 Common St,  Walpole, MA
Walpole Public Schools
3.6
4.3
946 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephen Imbusch
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
87.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
168:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.8%
White
80.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
3.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<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 244 Students
Boston University 138 Students
University of New Hampshire 122 Students
Northeastern University 115 Students
University of Rhode Island 113 Students
Boston College 112 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 110 Students
University of Connecticut 109 Students
Merrimack College 89 Students
Quinnipiac University 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 133 Students
Biology 101 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Marketing 48 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Finance 41 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 223 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/20/2025
Walpole High has given me the tools to be successful going into my freshman year of college this fall. The academic skills class has helped me stay on task all 4 years. They helped me thrive and do well in my classes. My guidance counselor was extremely helpful during the college applying process. She sat down with me and helped me navigate the process. She was a huge help. It was a lot to take in, but anytime I went to go see her she always made time for me.
1.0 Alum
10/1/2024
Not a great experience overall. Not an enjoyable high school experience or environment, along with an extreme lack of diversity.
4.0 Parent
7/23/2024
My daughter was a freshman this past year and I was pleasantly surprised. The school encourages creative minds, many different clubs and many different activities to explore. They also co-ordinate volunteering and cultural trips out of country to expose students to different cultures and the worlds. I do think the lunch provided is not enough for growing teenage students. (Ex. one tiny slice of pizza). I also think the school doesn't do enough to prepare the kids for college admissions and the parents/kids are kind of on their own.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/25/2023
Great Safe school. My children love the education and love going in everyday. The sports are also top notch.
3.0 parent
7/6/2015
You are going to find good and bad teachers because no school is perfect. It will depend on the student and the experience of the teacher on what type of experience your child will have. Check how the school rates in each subject. Also if your a minority check the ratio of minority students in all s...
5.0 parent
9/9/2013
I had wonderful experiences with the quality of the school, extra curricular activities and the overall environment of the campus where both my daughters graduated. Exceptional teachers ( with a rare exception), challenging classes - my older daughter excelled in a marine biology elective. My younge...
2.0 student
5/14/2012
I love my math science t4ach but, think that they expect too much out of there students and some just don't care. All I have been watching in history as a freshman are rated are history movies. There are so many bullies and bad influences. Can't wait to get out of there. I had an incident where i go...

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Walpole High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Walpole, MA, in the Walpole neighborhood, and is served by the Walpole Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 946 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Walpole High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, the graduation rate is 94%, 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 $860,638. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clifford Academy, Norwood Montessori School, Walpole Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Walpole has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walpole High School.

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