Westfield High School

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Westfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
177 Montgomery Rd,  Westfield, MA
Westfield Public Schools
3.5
2.0
1,034 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Charles Jendrysik
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

C+
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
3.62
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
28
Science
25
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
52.8%
Male
47.1%
White
68.8%
Hispanic
21.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
3.2%
Black
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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 212 Students
Westfield State University 188 Students
Boston University 114 Students
Western New England University 96 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 84 Students
Quinnipiac University 81 Students
University of Connecticut 79 Students
Boston College 70 Students
Holyoke Community College 70 Students
University of New Hampshire 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 91 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Psychology 72 Students
Biology 72 Students
Finance 43 Students
Accounting 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 180 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
11/24/2024
I have attended WHS for 4 years and have been happy with the quality of most things. The school could use some renovations but the staff and food is good.
5.0 Junior
11/18/2024
In my past three years at Westfield High I have been giving so many opportunities to grow as a person and academically. No matter what the circumstances are we are constantly steered in the right direction to succeed to the best of our abilities.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 11 Reviews
5.0 student
3/21/2026
Gone to this school for a few years now and my experience has been great. Made good friends had nice helpful teachers. Struggled sometimes but who doesn't and there's always help to get through it
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,034 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Westfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $419,429. 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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