Serving 1,404 students in grades 9-12, Winchester High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: 1,404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Winchester High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Winchester, MA, covering approximately 6.4 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times to the school to be between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winchester 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
Winchester High School's student population of 1,404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,404 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Year Founded
1850
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winchester 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 Winchester High School is 0.54, 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
#3 out of 1626 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
97%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winchester High School's ranking?
Winchester High School is ranked #3 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Winchester High School often compared to?
Winchester High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School, Belmont High School, Arlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winchester High School?
The graduation rate of Winchester High School is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Winchester High School?
1,404 students attend Winchester High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Winchester High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winchester High School?
Winchester High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winchester High School offer ?
Winchester High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winchester High School part of?
Winchester High School is part of Winchester School District.
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