West Boylston Junior/senior High School
West Boylston Junior/senior High School serves 502 students in grades 6-12.
West Boylston Junior/senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Boylston Junior/senior High School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Boylston Junior/senior High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 West Boylston Junior/senior High School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 1667 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
3%
10%
White
79%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Boylston Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Boylston Junior/senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Boylston Junior/senior High School?
502 students attend West Boylston Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of West Boylston Junior/senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Boylston Junior/senior High School?
West Boylston Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Boylston Junior/senior High School offer ?
West Boylston Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Boylston Junior/senior High School part of?
West Boylston Junior/senior High School is part of West Boylston School District.
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