Westfield High School

Westfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
177 Montgomery Rd,  Westfield, MA
Westfield Public Schools
3.5
1.7
1,006 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Charles Jendrysik
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
43.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
126:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.6%
Male
47.2%
White
70.7%
Hispanic
20%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Black
2.6%
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 204 Students
Westfield State University 169 Students
Boston University 106 Students
Western New England University 83 Students
University of Connecticut 77 Students
Quinnipiac University 76 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 73 Students
Holyoke Community College 71 Students
University of Rhode Island 69 Students
Boston College 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 93 Students
Biology 72 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Finance 39 Students
Accounting 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Marketing 28 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Computer Science 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 190 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/26/2025
The school has some amazing teachers that have greatly impacted my life and how i will go about my life in the future. Obviously not everything in this school is perfect, there are teachers who were very unhappy with their choices and took it out on us, but we made it work.
4.0 Senior
9/7/2024
The teachers are helpful and care about the well being of their students. I felt as though I could always go to at least one teacher every year if I was having a problem.
4.0 Senior
8/5/2024
It is your average public high school, they are installing brand new tennis courts for this year. Some teachers are better than others.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.7 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/7/2025
The reason I give the school a 1 star review because they punish my kid to harsh for throwing a tantrum instead of taking to her.
5.0 parent
11/14/2021
Qualified teachers make this school shine and help the student’s success.
1.0 other
11/10/2014
I was a student here and I wish that i dropped out than to have graduated here like i did. The staff and principles have no care whatsoever for their students and even go as far as threaten them to get their way. Threats such as suspension because I have different beliefs. I've recieved death threat...
1.0 parent
10/21/2013
district has a terrible new HS principal that chooses to lead by fear, humiliation, inconsistency and intimidation. He is condescending to parents and makes a public mockery if they ask a question by humiliating them (I can only imagine how a student feels if this type of treatment is inflicted upon...

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Westfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Westfield, MA, in the Westfield neighborhood, and is served by the Westfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,006 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Westfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $410,308. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westfield Technical Academy, Saint Mary High School, North Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Westfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westfield High School.

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