Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School serves 1,645 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
92%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School?
1,645 students attend Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School?
Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School offer ?
Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School part of?
Weymouth Highcommercial Street High School is part of Weymouth School District.
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