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Enrollment
461
High
DISTRICT 462 · STATE 777
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST BOYLSTON·NCES 251239002035
West Boylston Junior/Senior High
125 Crescent Street, West Boylston, MA 01583 · (508) 835-4475 · Worcester County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL461 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 67% of Massachusetts public high schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public high schools
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 77 | 17% |
| Grade 7 | 76 | 16% |
| Grade 8 | 67 | 15% |
| Grade 9 | 64 | 14% |
| Grade 10 | 62 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 61 | 13% |
| Grade 12 | 52 | 11% |
| Ungraded | 2 | 0% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within West Boylston. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
50.9%
MA avg 43.8% . -8.1pp since 2016
Math
57.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +4.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 57 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 8 points since 2016, while math scores are up about 4 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.9% | 57.0% |
| 2023-24 | 55.5% | 59.0% |
| 2022-23 | 51.8% | 50.8% |
| 2021-22 | 56.2% | 62.8% |
| 2020-21 | 57.9% | 51.2% |
| 2018-19 | 63.6% | 65.3% |
| 2017-18 | 58.0% | 58.0% |
| 2016-17 | 59.0% | 53.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where West Boylston Junior/Senior High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Worcester County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #81 of 327 ▲ 12 | #10 of 51 ▲ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.9% | #146 of 326 ▲ 7 | #19 of 51 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -5.5pp | #153 of 315 | #21 of 50 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 461 | #255 of 379 | #34 of 59 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.6:1 | #105 of 325 | #11 of 49 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.6% | #185 of 325 | #27 of 49 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.1% | #152 of 188 | #24 of 26 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
461
-41 (-8%) vs 2020
+43% since 1990-91, when it was 323
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 10.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 461 | 43.3 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 448 | 45.7 | 9.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 433 | 45.7 | 9.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 502 | 47 | 10.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 486 | 48 | 10.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 493 | 45 | 11.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 521 | 43 | 12.1:1 | 15% (77) |
| 2000-01 | 624 | N/A | N/A | 4% (22) |
| 1990-91 | 323 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Boylston Junior/Senior High.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (486 to 461); teachers down 10% (48 to 43.3).
About West Boylston Junior/Senior High
West Boylston Junior/Senior High is a low-enrollment high school based in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Its enrollment is 461 students, spread over grades 6 through 12. High schools in Massachusetts average about 777 students, which makes this school 41% below average.
The district, West Boylston, operates 2 schools serving 923 students.
The share of White students at West Boylston Junior/Senior High is 74%, a majority. The remaining students are 14% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 4% Black, and 3% Asian. Census estimates put Worcester County at about 73% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 43% means there is a 43% chance two randomly chosen students at West Boylston Junior/Senior High are from different groups.
There are 43.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at West Boylston Junior/Senior High, giving a ratio of 10.6:1. The school's 10.6:1 compares with an average of 23.4:1 for high schools in Massachusetts.
West Boylston Junior/Senior High earns a B+ on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 67% of Massachusetts public high schools.
The school's county is Worcester County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $95,939, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 40%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The county has 257 public schools and about 121,490 students.
Major Edwards Elementary sits about 0.2 miles from West Boylston Junior/Senior High. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Large, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 8%, from 502 to 461.
People who know West Boylston Junior/Senior High can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Worcester County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Boylston
- Major Edwards ElementaryElementary · 462 students
Nearby schools
- Major Edwards Elementary0.2 mi · 462
- Leroy E.Mayo2.5 mi · 472
- Houghton Elementary2.8 mi · 317
- Chocksett Middle School2.9 mi · 264
- Mountview Middle3.2 mi · 773
- Norrback Avenue3.2 mi · 504
Frequently asked questions
About West Boylston Junior/Senior HighHow many students attend West Boylston Junior/Senior High?
West Boylston Junior/Senior High enrolls approximately 461 students in grades 06-12.
Is West Boylston Junior/Senior High an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Boylston Junior/Senior High is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does West Boylston Junior/Senior High have?
West Boylston Junior/Senior High employs 43 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.
What is the student diversity at West Boylston Junior/Senior High?
Student demographics at West Boylston Junior/Senior High are roughly 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Black, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is West Boylston Junior/Senior High in?
West Boylston Junior/Senior High is part of West Boylston.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.