Wachusett Regional High

Summary:

Wachusett Regional High is a public high school located in Holden, Massachusetts, serving around 1,930 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wachusett District, which is ranked 91 out of 351 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Wachusett Regional High consistently performs well on MCAS assessments, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.59% of Wachusett 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56.86%. In contrast, nearby schools like South High Community, Claremont Academy, and Burncoat Senior High have significantly lower proficiency rates, often 20-30 percentage points below Wachusett.

Wachusett Regional High maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.2% to 96.8% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 1.2% to 2.7% during the same period. Nearby schools like South High Community, Claremont Academy, and Burncoat Senior High have lower graduation rates (84.8% to 96.4%) and higher dropout rates (5.8% to 8.9%). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 14.5 over the past three years, and its per-student spending is in the middle range, between $13,024 and $18,703 per student over the same period.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1401 Main Street
       Holden, MA  01520-1095


(508) 829-6771

District: Wachusett

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,535 Help


Feeder schools for Wachusett Regional High:

Elementary:    Davis Hill Elementary
    Dawson
    Glenwood Elementary School
    Houghton Elementary
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Middle:    Central Tree Middle
    Chocksett Middle School
    Mountview Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,930

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Asian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wachusett Regional High ranks better than 68.4% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wachusett Regional High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (6.7%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wachusett Regional High is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wachusett Regional High is $14,535.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wachusett Regional High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wachusett Regional High 110th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Wachusett Regional High in the ranking list.)

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Wachusett:

SchoolDigger ranks Wachusett 91st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wachusett Regional High

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Rank History for all students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.46 65th 304 78.6%
2004 82.84 57th 307 81.4%
2005 77.16 77th 311 75.2%
2006 75.03 98th 314 68.8%
2007 77.19 62nd 316 80.4%
2008 65.55 130th 319 59.2%
2009 71.47 101st 322 68.6%
2010 68.67 122nd 335 63.6%
2011 53.99 203rd 340 40.3%
2012 53.40 208th 340 38.8%
2013 51.77 219th 344 36.3%
2014 74.50 82nd 347 76.4%
2015 54.75 201st 354 43.2%
2016 60.65 175th 351 50.1%
2017 74.05 85th 348 75.6%
2018 78.69 52nd 345 84.9%
2019 82.09 54th 351 84.6%
2021 80.53 55th 285 80.7%
2022 68.55 120th 342 64.9%
2023 77.74 85th 347 75.5%
2024 70.41 110th 348 68.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.57 17th 55 69.1%
2022 55.13 41st 78 47.4%
2023 91.31 8th 82 90.2%
2024 51.34 47th 87 46.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.81 78th 344 77.3%
2019 70.24 82nd 348 76.4%
2021 56.75 97th 268 63.8%
2022 44.20 193rd 339 43.1%
2023 49.13 124th 301 58.8%
2024 65.66 82nd 289 71.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 111th 330 66.4%
2019 79.81 47th 330 85.8%
2021 75.73 43rd 253 83.0%
2022 59.70 130th 332 60.8%
2023 82.50 45th 338 86.7%
2024 55.26 148th 338 56.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.61 60th 339 82.3%
2019 84.73 35th 342 89.8%
2021 76.96 69th 281 75.4%
2022 67.83 122nd 340 64.1%
2023 76.34 85th 339 74.9%
2024 69.13 113th 342 67.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.89 57th 299 80.9%
2019 74.04 56th 299 81.3%
2021 49.99 83rd 202 58.9%
2022 44.60 138th 295 53.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.37 51st 343 85.1%
2019 79.45 72nd 346 79.2%
2021 83.50 44th 281 84.3%
2022 66.67 121st 339 64.3%
2023 77.25 83rd 343 75.8%
2024 69.34 111th 342 67.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.56 48th 91 47.3%
2019 64.59 47th 97 51.5%
2021 67.06 29th 68 57.4%
2022 44.19 61st 93 34.4%
2023 81.40 10th 96 89.6%
2024 68.82 40th 98 59.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.01 19th 134 85.8%
2019 86.40 13th 137 90.5%
2024 77.08 32nd 160 80.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.52 36th 193 81.3%
2019 87.31 29th 206 85.9%
2021 86.20 16th 149 89.3%
2022 81.67 33rd 217 84.8%
2023 79.83 46th 241 80.9%
2024 67.09 76th 249 69.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wachusett Regional High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.27 64th 303 78.9%
2019 78.21 61st 302 79.8%
2021 73.08 64th 249 74.3%
2022 57.94 131st 300 56.3%
2023 65.39 109th 301 63.8%
2024 58.16 124th 302 58.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Wachusett Regional High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1620 2 15 7 5 n/a n/a 0 1649
1989 1569 5 14 7 5 n/a n/a 0 1600
1990 1531 1 20 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1561
1991 1526 7 18 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1560
1992 1495 8 16 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1530
1993 1446 5 10 15 2 n/a n/a -20 1458
1994 1412 8 14 17 0 n/a n/a -9 1442
1995 1445 15 11 25 1 n/a n/a -12 1485
1996 1445 15 11 25 1 n/a n/a -12 1485
1997 1479 21 7 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1527
1998 1498 20 7 12 2 n/a n/a -8 1531
1999 1484 15 16 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1535
2000 1537 9 11 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1571
2001 1571 7 28 10 5 n/a n/a -10 1611
2002 1618 12 29 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1679
2003 1618 12 29 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1679
2004 1685 15 41 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1767
2005 1773 24 37 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1864
2006 1824 22 23 32 2 n/a n/a 2 1905
2007 1832 17 19 28 2 n/a n/a 7 1905
2008 1865 22 23 24 4 n/a n/a 10 1948
2009 1842 19 26 27 6 5 9 0 1934
2010 1876 25 30 29 6 7 14 0 1987
2011 1903 24 38 38 3 6 19 0 2031
2012 1915 32 45 56 2 8 24 0 2082
2013 1924 37 47 70 2 6 36 0 2122
2014 1893 46 47 71 2 4 32 0 2095
2015 1896 42 58 75 2 5 34 0 2112
2016 1943 38 68 79 1 4 33 0 2166
2017 1902 41 69 87 1 4 36 0 2140
2018 1878 46 76 90 1 2 37 0 2130
2019 1860 38 65 100 2 0 37 1 2103
2020 1782 42 70 103 2 0 45 1 2045
2021 1741 40 71 107 3 0 41 0 2003
2022 1690 40 72 115 2 0 44 1 1964
2023 1618 55 74 130 0 1 50 2 1930

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wachusett Regional High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1649 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1600 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1561 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1560 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1530 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1458 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1442 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1485 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1485 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1527 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1531 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1535 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1571 n/a 0.0 1.4
2001 1611 n/a 0.0 1.2
2002 1679 n/a n/a 2.1
2003 1679 n/a n/a 2.1
2004 1767 122.0 14.5 2.1
2005 1864 122.6 15.2 3.1
2006 1905 147.0 13.0 2.9
2007 1905 139.0 13.7 4.8
2008 1948 142.3 13.7 6.1
2009 1934 142.8 13.5 5.1
2010 1987 140.8 14.1 7.9
2011 2031 140.7 14.4 6.7
2012 2082 140.9 14.7 8.8
2013 2122 134.3 15.7 7.8
2014 2095 138.7 15.1 10.9
2015 2112 139.0 15.1 13.3
2016 2166 137.0 15.8 n/a
2017 2140 145.1 14.7 n/a
2018 2130 143.9 14.7 n/a
2019 2103 143.4 14.6 n/a
2020 2045 141.8 14.4 n/a
2021 2003 137.3 14.5 n/a
2022 1964 140.8 13.9 n/a
2023 1930 141.1 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wachusett Regional High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1649 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1600 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1561 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1560 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1530 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1458 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1442 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1485 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1485 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1527 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1531 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1535 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1571 n/a 0.0 1.4
2001 1611 n/a 0.0 1.2
2002 1679 n/a n/a 2.1
2003 1679 n/a n/a 2.1
2004 1767 122.0 14.5 2.1
2005 1864 122.6 15.2 3.1
2006 1905 147.0 13.0 2.9
2007 1905 139.0 13.7 4.8
2008 1948 142.3 13.7 6.1
2009 1934 142.8 13.5 5.1
2010 1987 140.8 14.1 7.9
2011 2031 140.7 14.4 6.7
2012 2082 140.9 14.7 8.8
2013 2122 134.3 15.7 7.8
2014 2095 138.7 15.1 10.9
2015 2112 139.0 15.1 13.3
2016 2166 137.0 15.8 n/a
2017 2140 145.1 14.7 n/a
2018 2130 143.9 14.7 n/a
2019 2103 143.4 14.6 n/a
2020 2045 141.8 14.4 n/a
2021 2003 137.3 14.5 n/a
2022 1964 140.8 13.9 n/a
2023 1930 141.1 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wachusett Regional High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $61 (0.5%) $12,963 (99.5%) $13,024
2020 $360 (1.9%) $18,343 (98.1%) $18,703
2021 $429 (3.0%) $14,106 (97.0%) $14,535

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wachusett Regional High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 351 High schoolsRanks 85th of 347 High schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wachusett Regional High)8276.4
 5.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wachusett)8074.4
 5.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wachusett Regional High)8073
 7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wachusett)7871.2
 6.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
End of Course Technology/Engineering (Wachusett Regional High)3020
 10%
   End of Course Technology/Engineering (Wachusett)2820
 8%
   End of Course Technology/Engineering (Massachusetts)5323.4
 29.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21031930
 8.2%
African American3855
 44.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6574
 13.8%
Hispanic100130
 30%
Pacific Islander01
White18601618
 13%
Two or More Races3750
 35.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wachusett Regional High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,930 students attended Wachusett Regional High.

Students at Wachusett Regional High are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Wachusett Regional High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Davis Hill Elementary
Elementary : Dawson
Elementary : Glenwood Elementary School
Elementary : Houghton Elementary
Elementary : Leroy E.Mayo
Elementary : Naquag Elementary School
Elementary : Paxton Center
Elementary : Thomas Prince
Middle : Central Tree Middle
Middle : Chocksett Middle School
Middle : Mountview Middle

Wachusett Regional High ranks 110th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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