Westford Academy

30 Patten Road
Westford, MA 01886
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, Westford Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westford Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Westford Academy's student population of 1,525 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,525 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Westford Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westford Academy is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#19 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
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81%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westford Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westford Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westford Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
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White
63%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Westford Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Westford Academy and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westford Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westford Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westford Academy's ranking?
Westford Academy is ranked #19 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Westford Academy often compared to?
Westford Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Acton-boxborough Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westford Academy?
The graduation rate of Westford Academy is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westford Academy?
1,525 students attend Westford Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Westford Academy students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westford Academy?
Westford Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westford Academy offer ?
Westford Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westford Academy part of?
Westford Academy is part of Westford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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