Wareham High School is a public high school located in Wareham, Massachusetts, United States. The school is a part of the Wareham Public School System, and serves roughly 500 students in grades 8???2. Wareham High School's colors are Blue, Gold & White, and their mascot is the Vikings.
Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Wareham Cooperative Alternative 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 <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School's student population of 39 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
39 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wareham Cooperative Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Wareham Cooperative Alternative School?
39 students attend Wareham Cooperative Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wareham Cooperative Alternative School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wareham Cooperative Alternative School?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wareham Cooperative Alternative School offer ?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wareham Cooperative Alternative School part of?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is part of Wareham School District.
In what neighborhood is Wareham Cooperative Alternative School located?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is located in the Wareham Center neighborhood of Wareham, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Wareham Center.
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