Wilmington High School is the public high school for the town of Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States. It is home to the Wilmington Wildcats. Ryan Gendron is the principal. Jonathan Merenda and Mark Staffier both serve as vice principals.
Serving 613 students in grades 9-12, Wilmington High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilmington High School's student population of 613 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Wilmington High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmington High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmington High School's ranking?
Wilmington High School is ranked #134 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wilmington High School often compared to?
Wilmington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billerica Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilmington High School?
The graduation rate of Wilmington High School is 94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wilmington High School?
613 students attend Wilmington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wilmington High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilmington High School?
Wilmington High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilmington High School offer ?
Wilmington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilmington High School part of?
Wilmington High School is part of Wilmington School District.
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