Wachusett Regional High School serves 1,964 students in grades 9-12.
Wachusett Regional High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,964 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wachusett Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wachusett Regional High School's student population of 1,964 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,964 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wachusett Regional High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wachusett Regional High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
86%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wachusett Regional High School's ranking?
Wachusett Regional High School is ranked #58 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wachusett Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Wachusett Regional High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wachusett Regional High School?
1,964 students attend Wachusett Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wachusett Regional High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wachusett Regional High School?
Wachusett Regional High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wachusett Regional High School offer ?
Wachusett Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wachusett Regional High School part of?
Wachusett Regional High School is part of Wachusett School District.
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