Walpole High School is a four-year public high school in Walpole, Massachusetts, United States, within Norfolk County. The school educates students grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in the Walpole Public School district.
Serving 946 students in grades 9-12, Walpole High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walpole 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
Walpole High School's student population of 946 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
946 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1870
School Rankings
Walpole High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walpole High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timberwolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walpole High School's ranking?
Walpole High School is ranked #213 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Walpole High School often compared to?
Walpole High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walpole High School?
The graduation rate of Walpole High School is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Walpole High School?
946 students attend Walpole High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Walpole High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walpole High School?
Walpole High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Walpole High School offer ?
Walpole High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walpole High School part of?
Walpole High School is part of Walpole School District.
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