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Waltham Sr High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
617 Lexington St,
Waltham, MA
Waltham Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Paul Maiorano
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
81%
Niche Grade
B
B-
B
C
C+
B-
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
167
Full Time Teachers
167
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
77.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
117:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.2%
Female
45.5%
Hispanic
48.2%
White
36.8%
Black
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP 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
272 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston
216 Students
Boston University
211 Students
Northeastern University
165 Students
Boston College
165 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell
142 Students
Brandeis University
113 Students
Framingham State University
110 Students
Tufts University
104 Students
Suffolk University
95 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
108 Students
Business
94 Students
Nursing
93 Students
Psychology
79 Students
Finance
54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
50 Students
Computer Science
45 Students
Marketing
43 Students
Economics
38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
31 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/7/2025
Waltham Senior High is a great school. The new school is top notch and despite a lack of effort by some students, teacher really do try their best. It's safe and has great resources. No complaints on my end.
1/6/2025
It was good, maybe more funding for a DEI officer? I think since Waltham is diverse I think the school would beinifit with a DEI officer or more educators and administators of color that reflect the diversity in the student population
5/31/2024
I loved most of the teachers I had and the guidance provided by the staff. I didn't appreciate the leveling of classes, as there are only three levels and I found myself to be in the middle of two of them.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/6/2024
The new building opened in august 2024 and it has been a great experience in the extensive CTVE offerings. Students are engaged and motivated to attend classes. For the most part, school is everything you expect in an American high school. The AP teachers are wonderful and the early scholar's progra...
4/7/2022
Waltham is a school that is unfairly compared to nearby high schools in affluent communities, when the population in the city is vastly different, with 10+ times as many ELL students. The teachers in Waltham are (for the most part) honestly superior to most teachers I have come across in some of the...
1/9/2016
Waltham has great schools and offers a ton of extra-curricular activities. If you’re only looking at MCAS test scores, don’t. MCAS does not cater to ELL children and Waltham has a higher percentage of English Language Learners than surrounding “affluent” communities and is unfairly counted against t...
3/5/2011
I loved going to this school. school It is a very good learning area. The teachers are very nice and so is the faculty. The rules were clear and set to a certain limit that all students can follow. It is also a great school that has great extra curricular activities. It allows you to try new things...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$435K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$842,857
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Average Household Income
$166,324
% of College Grads
49.9%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,779 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
66.6%
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Waltham Sr High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waltham, MA and is served by the Waltham Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,643 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Waltham Sr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $842,857. Discover additional schools in the area, like Watertown High School, Lexington High School, Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School, and more. Learn more about what Waltham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waltham Sr High School.