Ware Junior Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7–12 for the Ware School District in Ware, Massachusetts. Two other schools which are part of the Ware School District are on the same campus as WJSHS. Ware Middle School and Stanley M. Koziol Elementary.
Serving 425 students in grades 7-12, Ware Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ware Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ware, MA, encompassing approximately 40 square miles. The zone's typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ware Junior/senior High School's student population of 425 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ware Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ware Junior/senior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1384 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ware Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Ware Junior/senior High School is ranked #1384 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ware Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Ware Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School, Granby Jr Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ware Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ware Junior/senior High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ware Junior/senior High School?
425 students attend Ware Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ware Junior/senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ware Junior/senior High School?
Ware Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ware Junior/senior High School offer ?
Ware Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ware Junior/senior High School part of?
Ware Junior/senior High School is part of Ware School District.
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