Wayland High School is the public high school for the town of Wayland, Massachusetts, United States. During the 2022-2023 school year, there were 824 students enrolled at the high school. Wayland High School is consistently ranked as one of the best schools in the Boston area.
Serving 803 students in grades 9-12, Wayland High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayland High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Wayland, MA, covering approximately 15.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wayland High School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
803 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
School Rankings
Wayland High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayland High School is 0.55, 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
#15 out of 1626 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayland High School's ranking?
Wayland High School is ranked #15 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayland High School?
The graduation rate of Wayland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Wayland High School?
803 students attend Wayland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wayland High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayland High School?
Wayland High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wayland High School offer ?
Wayland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wayland High School part of?
Wayland High School is part of Wayland School District.
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