For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,816 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 school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), 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 82%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waltham Sr High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waltham, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waltham Sr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5445
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,816 students
Waltham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Ash Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Grades: 5-6
| 281 students
260 Grove Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
258 Trapelo Rd
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Grades: PK
| 81 students
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?
1 public high schools are located in Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in Waltham?
Waltham public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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