Wellesley Sr High School

Wellesley Sr High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
50 Rice St,  Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Public Schools
4.0
4.6
1,406 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jamie Chisum
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
97%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
94.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
116:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
47.7%
White
68.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black
4.2%

School Rankings

#9 Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#13 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#15 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

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 236 Students
Boston University 195 Students
Boston College 173 Students
Northeastern University 147 Students
Brown University 134 Students
Tufts University 130 Students
University of Vermont 128 Students
New York University 117 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 96 Students
Syracuse University 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 222 Students
Biology 157 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Economics 104 Students
Computer Science 88 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Finance 70 Students
Political Science and Government 60 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Chemistry 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 148 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/31/2025
Teachers were good and overall cared about their subjects and students and want you to succeed. The level of difficulty for many classes was often times dependent on the teacher, not the level of the class. I would've liked better support for out of state colleges from guidance counselors.
5.0 Senior
10/16/2023
Wellesley high is a great place to attend school. Academics are rigerous, but teachers want you to succeed. Strong school spirit as "raider pride" is woven within the culture of the school. People are friendly and sociable. I have built strong connection and web of friends, especially through sports.
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Best parts would include the actual education and opportunities I have been afforded by going to the school: ex would include school trips, AP Classes and Sports Teams. Down sides would include the social climate and the grading system at the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/31/2014
This High School is excellent in that the teaching staff is top notch. There are so many courses to choose from and the individual departments and teacher encourage student to challenge themselves, stretch themselves and not limit them to mid-level course offerings. There seems to be a lot of commun...
2.0 parent
4/25/2013
If your child is self motivated and has no learning challenges, your child could do very well here. My experience has been a mixed bag--some really good teachers and administrators, and some who seem friendly enough but really have no idea how to identify or help a student when things start going wr...
5.0 parent
7/17/2011
(One of the previous reviewers should know better than to write "alot." The correct way is "a lot.") Many thanks to the wonderful English teachers at WHS....and all the others who cared so much about each student. I cannot wait for the new school facilities to open in February. Two of our four child...
5.0 student
3/24/2010

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Wellesley Sr High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wellesley, MA and is served by the Wellesley Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,406 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Wellesley Sr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like Needham High School, Weston High School, Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented, and more. Learn more about what Wellesley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wellesley Sr High School.

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