Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, Westfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westfield High School's student population of 1,027 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westfield High School is 0.46, 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
#833 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
71%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield High School's ranking?
Westfield High School is ranked #833 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Westfield High School often compared to?
Westfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agawam High School, West Springfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westfield High School?
The graduation rate of Westfield High School is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westfield High School?
1,027 students attend Westfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Westfield High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westfield High School?
Westfield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westfield High School offer ?
Westfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westfield High School part of?
Westfield High School is part of Westfield School District.
School Reviews
5 4/28/2022
Been a rough few years with covid but feel good about my future. Got into my dream college and that wouldn''t be possible without WHS. Nothing but good.
5 9/17/2020
I'm very happy to be a graduate of the Class of 2020. I feel that our school did a great job preparing me for college and we even got to graduate live! It was awesome.
5 7/23/2020
Covid has been rough on my family, but I'm very happy with Westfield High School. From top to bottom I feel that my family and I have been supported and that everyone at the school cares.
5 4/14/2020
I'm definitely happy with everything happening at Westfield High School. I'm so sad that my daughter may miss out on senior activities because of Covid 19 but everyone has been super supportive over the past 3 plus years she's been there. No complaints!
5 2/17/2020
Happy to be a Bomber. Can't wait to graduate, but it's been a great experience!
5 9/30/2019
The school has gotten so much better over the last few years. I'm proud to go here. Teachers and administrators care. Lots of clubs and sports.
1 8/26/2019
Westfield high school looks like a prison, is a prison. Most administration just doesn't care about the student's education and just want to sit at their desks and to collect their paycheck. TRASH!
2 1/31/2011
No structure in this school system. Perhaps when we get a new principal and administration it will rise to its true potential. A lot of apathetic, semi-unprofessional administrative members. The teachers can't rise to their full potential, either with all the disorganization they have to make up for what is lagging, and it can be overwhelming for some. It looks nice on the outside but the infrastructure is horrible. Students do OK but that's probably because of all the parents who are constantly whining due to the fact that their opinions seem to count more than anything- and that is not always a good thing. Getting your child out of old-fashioned discipline does not do any good, either. High student:teacher ratio- WPS does not seem to care about the well being of teachers or students overall. People just want to sit at their desk, drink their coffee, and get by with the bare minimum in order to collect their paycheck.
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