Serving 345 students in grades 8-12, Westport Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)85-89%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
19%
Black
(15-16)1%
9%
White
(15-16)93%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westport Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Westport Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westport Senior High School?
345 students attend Westport Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Westport Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Senior High School?
Westport Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westport Senior High School offer ?
Westport Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Westport Senior High School part of?
Westport Senior High School is part of Westport School District.
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