For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,840 students in Waltham, MA.
The top-ranked public high school in Waltham, MA is Waltham Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waltham, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Waltham have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Waltham, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waltham Sr High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waltham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waltham Sr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
554 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 614-2702
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 614-2702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,791 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Waltham Valor High School
Alternative School
617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5402
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waltham, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waltham, MA include Waltham Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waltham?
2 public high schools are located in Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in Waltham?
Waltham public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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