Westford Academy
Tel:
(978) 692-5570
- Westford Academy serves 1,715 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Westford Academy placed in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Westford Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Westford Academy's student population of 1,715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,715 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 119 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Westford Academy is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Westford Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4 out of 1666 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 21% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 73% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westford Academy is Nashoba Valley Technical High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Blanchard Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John A. Crisafulli Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westford John A. Crisafulli Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 343 students
0.4 miles
13 Robinson Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 392-4483 0.4 3-5 343 - Westford Col John Robinson Grades: K-2 | 291 students
0.6 miles
60 Concord Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5586 0.6 K-2 291 - Westford Day Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 356 students
1.0 miles
75 East Prescott Street
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5591 1.0 3-5 356 - Westford Blanchard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 590 students
1.3 miles
14 West Street
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5582 1.3 6-8 590 - Westford Abbot Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 367 students
1.7 miles
25 Depot Street
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5580 1.7 3-5 367
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