Westmar High School - North Attleborough, Massachusetts/MA

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Westmar High School

1 Wilson W. Whitty Way, North Attleborough, MA, 02760-2701 -

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Definition of Terms

Westmar High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Bristol County, MA

Students & Faculty

Total Students

1209 students

% Male / % Female

51% / 49%

Total Classroom Teachers

80 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 337 students

Grade 10 - 311 students

Grade 11 - 290 students

Grade 12 - 271 students

This School

( MA ) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:15

1:14

Students by Ethnicity

This School

( MA ) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	2%	5%
% Hispanic	1%	14%
% Black	2%	8%
% White	95%	71%

Additional Student Information

This School

( MA ) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

( MA ) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Allegany County Board Of Educaton School District

This School's Agency

( MA ) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	9	3
Number of Students Managed	11,863 students	1,973 students
District Total Revenue	$48,977,000	$24,738,000
District Expenditure	$48,262,000	$23,460,000
District Revenue / Student	$4,129	$19,938
District Expenditure / Student	$4,068	$10,244
District Graduation Rates	n/a	n/a

Westmar High School is a public high school in Lonaconing, Maryland that houses students from the George's Creek area and from the US 220 region in southern Allegany County (the following towns are included in this district: Lonaconing, Westernport, Barton, Midland, McCoole and Danville/Dawson).
The school's mascot is the Wildcat and its school colors are red and gray.
History: The school was established in the fall of 1989 as a result of the consoldation of Valley High School and Bruce High School. Westmar is located in the old Valley High building.
Although Bruce High School was the first High School of its community, Valley High School can trace its roots back to Central High School (of Upper George's Creek) and Barton High School. Before Barton, Central, and Bruce came into being the area was filled with small school houses for each and every neighborhood.
Courses: Mathematics - Calculus, AP Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Part 1, Algebra 1 Part 2, Algebra 2, Integrated Math.
Sciences - Earth/Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science.
English - English 1-4, AP English Language, AP English Literature, Journalism (yearbook), Journalism (newspaper), SAT Prep.
Social Sciences - LSF Government, World Cultures, US History, AP US History, Psychology, AP Psychology, Contemporary World Issues, Criminal Justice, Economics.
Foreign Language - French 1-2, Spanish 1-4, Latin 1-2.
Fine Arts - Art 1-4, Contemporary Music, Band, Chorus.
Physical Education - Physical Education, Advanced Physical Education, Health.
Special Education - Developmental Math, Developmental Reading, Comprehensive Study Skills, Special Ed.
Home Economics - Food Prep, Food Sci, Responsible Parenting, Child Care.
Business - Introduction to Computers, Document Processing, Office Technology, Accounting, Computer Logic, Business Math.
Technology Education - Introduction to Technology, Advanced Techs (Construction, etc.).
Athletics and extracurriculars: Football,Cheerleading, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Bowling, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Track, Weight Lifting and Sport Prep Programs, After School Program, Prom Committee, Ecology Club, Envirothon, Art Club, Student Council, Foreign Language Club, Debate Team, Future Educators, SHOP, Public Address Crew, Student Aides Program, National Honor Society.
Future: In 2007, Westmar High School will consolidate with Beall High School to form Mountain Ridge High School which is currently under construction on the former Mountaineer Stadium at Beall in Frostburg.
Yearbook: The Pride is Westmar's yearbook. The yearbook staff are the members of Mr. Chesky's Journalism class.
Newspaper: Pawprints is Westmar High School's newspaper which comes out once every marking period. The newspaper staff are the members of Mrs. Kalbaugh's Journalism class.
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About This Zip Code (02760)

School Zip (02760)

(MA) State Average

Population (Approximate)

24,808 people

6,259,314 people

% (age 25+) w/College Degree

42%

40%

Population Average Age

36 years old

36.5 years old

Average Household size

2.6 persons

2.5 persons

Median Household Income

$59,196

$49,984

Avg. # of Rooms in Household

5.6 rooms

5.4 rooms

Median Age of Housing Structure

40 years old

55 years old

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% Owning / % Renting

67% / 33%

58% / 42%

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