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Walpole High

275 Common Street, Walpole, MA 02081 · (508) 660-7257 · Norfolk County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL917 STUDENTS
Enrollment
917
High
DISTRICT 487 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
81 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
226
Grade 10
207
Grade 11
243
Grade 12
235
Ungraded
6
Student demographics
White
68374%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
809%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 26%
Black
536%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 10%
Asian
667%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 7%
Two+
293%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
40%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
46050%
Female
45550%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
58.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -12.0pp since 2018
Math
66.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +1.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
917
-215 (-19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 13.4:1
% White
74%
was 85%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
6%
was 4%
% Asian
7%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Walpole High

Walpole High is a 9-12 campus of average-sized scale in Walpole, Massachusetts, overseen by Walpole, educateing 917 students in grades 9 through 12.

Within Walpole, which oversees 9 schools and 4,380 students, Walpole High is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Walpole High shows that White students make up the majority at 74%. Other groups include 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Black, 3% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 81 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.3:1. The state averages around 23.4:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Norfolk County indicate median household income runs about $130,739, about 59% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across Norfolk County's 198 public schools (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students), Walpole High is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Eleanor N Johnson Middle, roughly 1.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Walpole High.

Walpole High operates from a suburban location.

Five-year trend. Walpole High's enrollment has edged down 19% since 2018, when it stood at 1,132 (now 917). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 85% to 74%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 13.4:1 in 2018 to 11.3:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Norfolk County at a glance

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Population
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students

Quick facts

School name
Walpole High
District
Walpole
Address
275 Common Street, Walpole, MA 02081
Phone
(508) 660-7257
County
Norfolk County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
917
Teachers (FTE)
81
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
251197001964
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Walpole High
How many students attend Walpole High?
Walpole High enrolls approximately 917 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Walpole High serve?
Walpole High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walpole High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Walpole High is approximately 11.3:1 (81 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Walpole High?
At Walpole High, the student body is approximately 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Black, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Walpole High public or private?
Walpole High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Walpole.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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