Weston High School is a high school in Weston, Massachusetts, United States, a suburb 12 miles west of Boston. The school is located at 444 Wellesley Street in Weston. During the 2024-2025 school year, it had 658 students. The current principal is Sue Baristow and the current assistant principal is Todd Whitten.
Serving 658 students in grades 9-12, Weston 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Weston High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Weston school district, covering approximately 17.3 square miles in Weston, MA. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weston 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
Weston High School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weston 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 Weston High School is 0.63, 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
#13 out of 1626 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
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
55%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)6.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weston High School's ranking?
Weston High School is ranked #13 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weston High School?
The graduation rate of Weston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Weston High School?
658 students attend Weston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Weston High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weston High School?
Weston High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Weston High School offer ?
Weston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Weston High School part of?
Weston High School is part of Weston School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
check out the elementary standardized test scores compared with other wealthy towns in the state. Weston is dissapointing. Since it boasts the highest per capita income in the state, one would expect MCAS scores to fall within the top 10. NO WAY...not even close...and the schools use doanted funds to tutor the chidlren for MCAS! Also be aware that the overwhelming majority of residents pay for their chidlren to be professionally tutored in HS (and many well before HS!), so any SAT or MS/HS MCAS scores should be suspect. The school is very mediocre and this is why you see so many people who moved here for the schools eventually sending their chidlren to private. The elementary schools are particularly dissapointing.
Parent involvement in the school is superb! This is the main reason why the schools appear to be so good; this and genetics.
Art program and music program are excellent, though most miusic students are given expensive private lessons at home so this is opart of the reason.
Academics are of low priority, especially in the elementary years.
4 10/10/2025
Weston schools are excellent. They offer excellent variety of classes, especially for a school of its size - everything from film to Mandarin - and challenge students. Their music program is excellent. The parent who posted the above review a) can't spell "donated" and b) is a whiner. Weston's main flaw is that it has a lot of whiny helicopter parents who are quite entitled. They complain about everything (often doing so on public reviews) then wonder why Weston scores low on reviews. Shaking my head. This is an amazing school that definitely focuses on academics. The above parent should check out a school in the Midwest or inner-city Detroit. We are fortunate to have a community that values academics above sports and we are incredibly well-supported and well-funded.
1 10/10/2025
Oh boy. The absolute worst school committee. All they can do is keep throwing money at the school's shortcomings while raising taxes and retaining bad teachers. This school system is a mirage. Parents pay for price Outside tutoring, which raises the school's profile. So many weak parents who paid too much to live here cannot admit that maybe their money could have been better spent in a town that values leaning over standardized test perfection. Horrible, unqualified superintendent who has no energy and no motivation. They cant hire good administrators, or get rid of the bad ones.
1 10/10/2025
Bad, Unqualified. lazy school committee members who mistreat parents and have been in their positions far too long. They cannot hire a decent superintendent and keep them. The current superintendent is inexperienced and overpaid. High taxes that seem to be skyrocketing as of late. Overpaid, apathetic teachers and department heads who clearly have no standard. The only saving grace is there is a new high school principal who seems excellent. The administration doesn't care about the children in the or any of the community members; their sole focus is pleasing the teacher's union and spending more taxpayer money to hide the school's obvious deficits, which are numerous.
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