Serving 30 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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- 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
Top Rankings
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School's student population of 30 students has declined by 48% 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
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
73%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 90%.
How many students attend Wareham Cooperative Alternative School?
30 students attend Wareham Cooperative Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wareham Cooperative Alternative School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wareham Cooperative Alternative School?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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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