Winchester High School

Winchester High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
80 Skillings Rd,  Winchester, MA
Winchester Public Schools
3.7
3.8
1,372 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dennis Mahoney
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
92.9%
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
226:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.4%
White
68.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#16 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#16 Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#18 Best Public HS Teachers 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 292 Students
Boston University 270 Students
Northeastern University 208 Students
Boston College 168 Students
Tufts University 166 Students
University of Vermont 131 Students
Brown University 121 Students
New York University 111 Students
University of New Hampshire 95 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 197 Students
Biology 133 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Computer Science 104 Students
Economics 94 Students
Finance 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Political Science and Government 56 Students
Engineering 52 Students
Marketing 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 153 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/31/2024
I'm an alum of Winchester High and I also worked there for a year teaching/coaching. Its a safe environment with a lot of smart students. As an adult I did worry about the amount of pressure some of the student felt to perform well academically. I also did not find the school well equipped to deal with students who were still learning english.
3.0 Junior
7/31/2024
I wish we had more class options to fulfill requirements. However, I enjoy the range of art electives offered.
5.0 Senior
2/25/2024
During my four years at Winchester High School, I've had many positive experiences and made great memories. The teachers work to create a perfect learning environment and are always available to help with whatever problems you may be having. There is also a great group of students with very few issues among each other.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/21/2025
As others have stated, most teachers do not seem to care about the students themselves but rather outcomes. Again, if your child is at the top then no worries, forget about it if they need any sort of 504, or god forbid IEP, the school will actively negate you and become oppositional. They are letti...
5.0 parent
7/9/2024
We moved from a different area of the country with significant expectations. Winchester High School has been a great experience for our son. Academically, your child will be surrounded by many kids who also have high expectations (as do their families). Classes have been excellent and AP preparednes...
5.0 parent
6/9/2022
Excellent mentorship, talented students, and involved parents make this school system excel.
5.0 parent
9/26/2020
The other reviews on this page are old and somewhat outdated. Winchester High School has been in a newly renovated building since 2018. School spirit is high, sports are great (aside from the current CoVid pause). The main reason to consider this school is its possible to excel in it. Yes, there are...

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Winchester High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Winchester, MA and is served by the Winchester Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 1,372 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Winchester High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like Medford High School, Woburn High School, Arlington High School, and more. Learn more about what Winchester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Winchester High School.

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