Westwood High School

Westwood High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
200 Nahatan St,  Westwood, MA
Westwood Public Schools
4.1
2.9
902 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy Davenport
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
90
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
83%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
199:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.3%
White
75.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.8%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
3.1%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#20 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#24 Best Public HS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

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 272 Students
Northeastern University 184 Students
Boston University 181 Students
Boston College 148 Students
Tufts University 101 Students
University of Vermont 96 Students
University of Connecticut 95 Students
University of New Hampshire 90 Students
Brown University 80 Students
Providence College 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 153 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Biology 93 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Finance 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Economics 48 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Communications 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 202 Reviews
3.0 Alum
11/29/2022
You'll get a good education here if you put in the effort, but the school is very white washed. Admin also puts very little effort into finding POC teachers or even women to teach. The environment is a bubble that the faculty put very little effort into breaking.
4.0 Senior
1/28/2022
I'm a senior at WHS and my experience has been great. There have been ups and downs of course, but overall, I feel really academically ready for college, which is all you can really ask of a high school.
5.0 Senior
8/5/2020
The teachers and staff are all so understanding and passionate about helping their students succeed. There is such a great diversity in the type/style of classes, whether it be arts or labs or theater; there are so many options. There's also a great support system for students who might be struggling with school work or family issues or time management. Many students take advantage of the great sports and clubs offered.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 10 Reviews
2.0 other
10/4/2023
This school looks great on paper, but that is one of the issues with US News & World Report, isn't it? While the students are test prep ready, hence their high rankings and test scores, they are inundated with busy work and a "keep your head down" mentality. Students' differences are not celebrated,...
5.0 parent
7/5/2023
We moved to Westwood for the school system, and are happy with our choice. We wanted our older child to be challenged academically. She's an outstanding student, and has generally enjoyed very good teachers. Our younger child had reading challenges. Over a three year IEP, she caught up to her peer g...
2.0 parent
11/11/2019
Leaving the school system and town was the best choice we made as parents
5.0 parent
5/19/2017
I graduated from WHS in 1979 and this school did a wonderful job of preparing me for my future at that time. I'm currently a Senior Electrical Engineer and I've so far enjoyed a 35 year continuous career in my field.

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