Serving 618 students in grades 8-12, Wareham 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 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wareham Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wareham Senior High School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wareham Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wareham Senior High School is 0.51, 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
#1428 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
9%
10%
White
68%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wareham Senior High School's ranking?
Wareham Senior High School is ranked #1428 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wareham Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wareham Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wareham Senior High School?
618 students attend Wareham Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wareham Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wareham Senior High School?
Wareham Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wareham Senior High School offer ?
Wareham Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wareham Senior High School part of?
Wareham Senior High School is part of Wareham School District.
In what neighborhood is Wareham Senior High School located?
Wareham Senior High 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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