Westfield High

Summary:

Westfield High is a public high school located in Westfield, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,027 students. The school is part of the Westfield School District, which is ranked 266 out of 351 districts in the state.

Westfield High's academic performance, as measured by MCAS test scores, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50.89%), Mathematics (42.48%), and Science (37.2%) for 10th-grade students all lower than the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate of 90.9% is slightly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 4.1% is higher than the state average. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and multi-racial students performing better than the state average, while Hispanic, white, and special education students perform worse.

Westfield High's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools like Agawam High and Hampden Charter School of Science West, which have higher MCAS proficiency rates and better overall rankings. However, Westfield High outperforms schools like Chicopee High and Holyoke High, which serve more economically disadvantaged and racially diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 177 Montgomery Rd
       Westfield, MA  01085-3899


(413) 572-6466

District: Westfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,321 Help


Feeder schools for Westfield High:

Elementary:    Abner Gibbs
    Franklin Ave
    Highland
    Munger Hill
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Middle:    Westfield Intermediate School
    Westfield Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  1,027

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.7%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westfield High ranks worse than 65.8% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westfield 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 (70.7%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westfield High is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westfield High is $16,321.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield High 229th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Westfield High in the ranking list.)

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Westfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield 266th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westfield High

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Rank History for all students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.76 125th 304 58.9%
2004 52.05 175th 307 43.0%
2005 42.85 199th 311 36.0%
2006 55.91 163rd 314 48.1%
2007 48.44 183rd 316 42.1%
2008 56.38 173rd 319 45.8%
2009 43.80 221st 322 31.4%
2010 43.64 227th 335 32.2%
2011 41.27 245th 340 27.9%
2012 41.23 244th 340 28.2%
2013 51.18 225th 344 34.6%
2014 54.36 208th 347 40.1%
2015 50.26 226th 354 36.2%
2016 59.23 184th 351 47.6%
2017 48.54 227th 348 34.8%
2018 44.05 241st 345 30.1%
2019 43.61 228th 351 35.0%
2021 41.37 194th 285 31.9%
2022 27.48 254th 342 25.7%
2023 44.53 203rd 347 41.5%
2024 39.38 229th 348 34.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.78 34th 82 58.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.13 75th 82 8.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.27 305th 344 11.3%
2019 16.35 311th 348 10.6%
2021 43.43 156th 268 41.8%
2022 19.31 289th 339 14.7%
2023 26.46 217th 301 27.9%
2024 25.02 213th 289 26.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.81 287th 330 13.0%
2019 17.21 288th 330 12.7%
2021 43.81 149th 253 41.1%
2022 21.81 267th 332 19.6%
2023 38.80 209th 338 38.2%
2024 36.07 221st 338 34.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.86 256th 339 24.5%
2019 41.75 226th 342 33.9%
2021 41.00 185th 281 34.2%
2022 34.35 231st 340 32.1%
2023 38.23 222nd 339 34.5%
2024 40.85 217th 342 36.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.53 274th 299 8.4%
2019 17.88 261st 299 12.7%
2021 36.88 121st 202 40.1%
2022 19.80 250th 295 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.45 225th 343 34.4%
2019 41.28 227th 346 34.4%
2021 38.37 190th 281 32.4%
2022 18.42 277th 339 18.3%
2023 47.66 179th 343 47.8%
2024 33.54 233rd 342 31.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.68 90th 98 8.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.52 164th 193 15.0%
2019 13.30 186th 206 9.7%
2021 29.37 100th 149 32.9%
2022 12.57 200th 217 7.8%
2023 33.47 161st 241 33.2%
2024 36.16 146th 249 41.4%
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Rank History for White students at Westfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.73 220th 303 27.4%
2019 38.69 196th 302 35.1%
2021 32.40 192nd 249 22.9%
2022 20.18 246th 300 18.0%
2023 34.71 203rd 301 32.6%
2024 25.57 228th 302 24.5%
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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 Westfield High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1452 10 23 63 0 n/a n/a 0 1548
1989 1384 11 20 71 0 n/a n/a 0 1486
1990 1292 12 19 74 0 n/a n/a 0 1397
1991 1228 16 24 83 4 n/a n/a 0 1355
1992 1197 15 24 79 0 n/a n/a 0 1315
1993 1241 17 22 72 0 n/a n/a 0 1352
1994 1267 21 19 63 2 n/a n/a 0 1372
1995 1252 25 22 70 0 n/a n/a 0 1369
1996 1252 25 22 70 0 n/a n/a 0 1369
1997 1271 22 17 65 1 n/a n/a 0 1376
1998 1299 17 17 78 1 n/a n/a 0 1412
1999 1412 14 15 96 1 n/a n/a 0 1538
2000 1448 12 12 102 2 n/a n/a 0 1576
2001 1455 13 17 107 3 n/a n/a 0 1595
2002 1477 23 23 100 1 n/a n/a 0 1624
2003 1477 23 23 100 1 n/a n/a 0 1624
2004 1494 21 25 92 2 n/a n/a 0 1634
2005 1544 26 27 102 1 n/a n/a 0 1700
2006 1520 24 18 98 2 n/a n/a 7 1669
2007 1477 24 21 126 1 n/a n/a 5 1654
2008 1419 23 24 140 1 n/a n/a 13 1620
2009 1390 20 21 154 1 0 13 0 1599
2010 1366 19 25 156 0 1 16 0 1583
2011 1374 18 35 134 1 1 17 0 1580
2012 1290 15 46 143 1 4 15 0 1514
2013 1244 18 55 148 2 4 13 0 1484
2014 1277 32 52 26 2 3 19 0 1411
2015 1103 31 39 160 3 5 15 0 1356
2016 1034 33 40 132 0 2 19 0 1260
2017 1023 37 40 141 2 2 24 0 1269
2018 994 33 48 157 3 0 21 1 1257
2019 957 30 46 166 3 0 24 2 1228
2020 908 27 38 178 2 0 29 2 1184
2021 836 30 35 177 1 0 27 0 1106
2022 794 31 31 209 0 0 35 0 1100
2023 726 27 30 205 1 0 36 2 1027

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1548 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1486 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1397 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1355 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1315 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1352 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1372 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1369 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1369 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1376 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1412 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1538 n/a 0.0 10.1
2000 1576 n/a 0.0 10.7
2001 1595 n/a 0.0 11.1
2002 1624 n/a n/a 15.3
2003 1624 n/a n/a 15.3
2004 1634 96.9 16.9 12.5
2005 1700 99.8 17.0 18.7
2006 1669 103.8 16.1 17.4
2007 1654 105.0 15.8 19.2
2008 1620 99.8 16.2 20.5
2009 1599 106.2 15.1 20.8
2010 1583 101.8 15.5 21.2
2011 1580 99.2 15.9 19.4
2012 1514 97.9 15.4 23
2013 1484 96.5 15.3 28.4
2014 1411 99.2 14.2 26.2
2015 1356 98.0 13.8 28.8
2016 1260 95.0 13.2 n/a
2017 1269 90.9 13.9 n/a
2018 1257 91.6 13.7 n/a
2019 1228 99.5 12.3 n/a
2020 1184 98.5 12.0 n/a
2021 1106 87.7 12.6 n/a
2022 1100 90.1 12.2 n/a
2023 1027 84.6 12.1 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 Westfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1548 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1486 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1397 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1355 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1315 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1352 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1372 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1369 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1369 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1376 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1412 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1538 n/a 0.0 10.1
2000 1576 n/a 0.0 10.7
2001 1595 n/a 0.0 11.1
2002 1624 n/a n/a 15.3
2003 1624 n/a n/a 15.3
2004 1634 96.9 16.9 12.5
2005 1700 99.8 17.0 18.7
2006 1669 103.8 16.1 17.4
2007 1654 105.0 15.8 19.2
2008 1620 99.8 16.2 20.5
2009 1599 106.2 15.1 20.8
2010 1583 101.8 15.5 21.2
2011 1580 99.2 15.9 19.4
2012 1514 97.9 15.4 23
2013 1484 96.5 15.3 28.4
2014 1411 99.2 14.2 26.2
2015 1356 98.0 13.8 28.8
2016 1260 95.0 13.2 n/a
2017 1269 90.9 13.9 n/a
2018 1257 91.6 13.7 n/a
2019 1228 99.5 12.3 n/a
2020 1184 98.5 12.0 n/a
2021 1106 87.7 12.6 n/a
2022 1100 90.1 12.2 n/a
2023 1027 84.6 12.1 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 Westfield High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $634 (4.3%) $14,188 (95.7%) $14,822
2020 $584 (3.9%) $14,536 (96.1%) $15,121
2021 $1,163 (7.1%) $15,158 (92.9%) $16,321

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westfield High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 351 High schoolsRanks 203rd of 347 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield High)6059.2
 0.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield)5850.3
 7.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Westfield High)5145.5
 5.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Westfield)4837.7
 10.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12281027
 16.4%
African American3027
 10%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian4630
 34.8%
Hispanic166205
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White957726
 24.1%
Two or More Races2436
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westfield High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,027 students attended Westfield High.

Students at Westfield High are 71% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

Westfield High ranks 229th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Westfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abner Gibbs
Elementary : Franklin Ave
Elementary : Highland
Elementary : Munger Hill
Elementary : Paper Mill
Elementary : Southampton Road
Middle : Westfield Intermediate School
Middle : Westfield Middle School


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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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