Serving 827 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield Memorial High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wakefield Memorial 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Wakefield Memorial High School's student population of 827 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
827 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wakefield Memorial High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield Memorial High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
81%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakefield Memorial High School's ranking?
Wakefield Memorial High School is ranked #197 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wakefield Memorial High School often compared to?
Wakefield Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melrose 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wakefield Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Wakefield Memorial High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wakefield Memorial High School?
827 students attend Wakefield Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wakefield Memorial High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield Memorial High School?
Wakefield Memorial High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wakefield Memorial High School offer ?
Wakefield Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wakefield Memorial High School part of?
Wakefield Memorial High School is part of Wakefield School District.
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