Wayland High School

264 Old Connecticut Path
Wayland, MA 01778

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Top 1%

Tel: (508) 358-7746

whs.wayland.k12.ma.us

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Wayland High School serves 836 students in grades 9-12.

Wayland High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 836 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wayland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Wayland High School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

836 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

72 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Wayland High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Wayland High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#15 out of 1667 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Wayland High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

87%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wayland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

88%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wayland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

19%

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

66%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wayland High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Wayland High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥99%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Wayland High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Wayland School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayland High School's ranking?

Wayland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Wayland High School?

The graduation rate of Wayland High School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Wayland High School?

836 students attend Wayland High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Wayland High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayland High School?

Wayland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Wayland High School offer ?

Wayland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Wayland High School part of?

Wayland High School is part of Wayland School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 836 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 87% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education