Westford Academy

Summary:

Westford Academy is a high-performing public high school located in Westford, Massachusetts. Serving grades 9-12, the school has an enrollment of 1,525 students and is part of the highly-ranked Westford School District, which is ranked 31st out of 351 districts in the state.

Westford Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Massachusetts, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 9th out of 348 high schools in the state, with an impressive 88.96% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 56.86%. The school also boasts exceptional graduation and dropout rates, with a 98.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.9% dropout rate.

While Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, located just 6.73 miles away, also ranks highly (7th out of 348 high schools in 2023-2024), Westford Academy's performance is even more impressive. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation, further highlights its commitment to equity and inclusion. Overall, Westford Academy is an exceptional public high school that consistently delivers outstanding academic results and provides a well-rounded educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 30 Patten Road
       Westford, MA  01886


(978) 692-5570

District: Westford

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,501 Help


Feeder schools for Westford Academy:

Elementary:    Abbot Elementary
    Col John Robinson
    Day Elementary
    John A. Crisafulli Elementary School
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Middle:    Blanchard Middle
    Stony Brook School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,525

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
Asian:
31.1%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.9% Help


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Compare Details Westford Academy ranks better than 97.4% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.66. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Westford Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 (62.8%), Asian (31.1%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westford Academy is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westford Academy is $14,501.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westford Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Westford Academy 9th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Westford Academy in the ranking list.)

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Westford:

SchoolDigger ranks Westford 31st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westford Academy

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Rank History for all students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.49 17th 304 94.4%
2004 90.29 17th 307 94.5%
2005 87.24 28th 311 91.0%
2006 89.47 13th 314 95.9%
2007 71.32 86th 316 72.8%
2008 81.23 53rd 319 83.4%
2009 86.08 25th 322 92.2%
2010 88.66 8th 335 97.6%
2011 85.67 16th 340 95.3%
2012 84.20 14th 340 95.9%
2013 81.95 17th 344 95.1%
2014 81.84 20th 347 94.2%
2015 82.93 16th 354 95.5%
2016 83.21 12th 351 96.6%
2017 83.47 14th 348 96.0%
2018 84.57 7th 345 98.0%
2019 88.17 19th 351 94.6%
2021 91.17 9th 285 96.8%
2022 94.42 11th 342 96.8%
2023 94.48 16th 347 95.4%
2024 95.66 9th 348 97.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.82 4th 55 92.7%
2019 74.79 16th 58 72.4%
2022 79.64 21st 78 73.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.24 32nd 344 90.7%
2019 84.31 36th 348 89.7%
2021 92.21 12th 268 95.5%
2022 91.10 25th 339 92.6%
2023 94.18 20th 301 93.4%
2024 88.09 28th 289 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.37 24th 330 92.7%
2019 83.85 38th 330 88.5%
2021 97.75 2nd 253 99.2%
2022 94.44 14th 332 95.8%
2023 81.42 47th 338 86.1%
2024 98.48 4th 338 98.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.17 28th 339 91.7%
2019 88.18 15th 342 95.6%
2021 89.97 10th 281 96.4%
2022 92.14 17th 340 95.0%
2023 92.19 20th 339 94.1%
2024 92.59 19th 342 94.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.45 19th 299 93.6%
2019 91.65 23rd 299 92.3%
2021 92.84 13th 202 93.6%
2022 95.81 15th 295 94.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.36 9th 343 97.4%
2019 88.90 20th 346 94.2%
2021 91.65 9th 281 96.8%
2022 95.48 9th 339 97.3%
2023 95.55 10th 343 97.1%
2024 97.37 4th 342 98.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.03 10th 91 89.0%
2019 81.15 12th 97 87.6%
2021 75.61 19th 68 72.1%
2022 78.84 19th 93 79.6%
2023 77.61 22nd 96 77.1%
2024 85.39 10th 98 89.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.00 5th 142 96.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.09 10th 241 95.9%
2024 97.93 8th 249 96.8%
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Rank History for White students at Westford Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.94 31st 303 89.8%
2019 86.10 27th 302 91.1%
2021 88.38 18th 249 92.8%
2022 91.31 22nd 300 92.7%
2023 90.28 30th 301 90.0%
2024 91.31 22nd 302 92.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, August 2, 2019

Open Quote Every rating has WA as having the best school systems. I was a student that attended and graduated from Boston University. Tons of honors courses to choose from with all the teachers with Masters degrees. I along with all my friends enjoyed the school tremendously and if in a financial position to reside here I will. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 5, 2019

Open Quote Awesome school. Like any place, it is as good as it's teachers and there are a handful of teachers that would be good if your child avoided. Other than that, it is close to perfection. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westford Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 859 0 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 872
1989 834 2 19 7 0 n/a n/a -1 861
1990 839 1 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 860
1991 828 0 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1992 818 1 11 2 2 n/a n/a 0 834
1993 799 2 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1994 810 5 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1995 867 6 27 2 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1996 867 6 27 2 0 n/a n/a 0 902
1997 902 5 31 7 1 n/a n/a 0 946
1998 896 3 37 4 1 n/a n/a 0 941
1999 943 3 34 2 3 n/a n/a 0 985
2000 1030 4 44 7 6 n/a n/a 0 1091
2001 1098 5 46 14 5 n/a n/a 0 1168
2002 1224 4 70 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1313
2003 1224 4 70 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1313
2004 1251 7 79 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1353
2005 1283 8 96 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1400
2006 1330 9 122 12 2 n/a n/a 4 1479
2007 1367 11 136 6 3 n/a n/a 4 1527
2008 1398 4 164 5 2 n/a n/a 7 1580
2009 1382 3 167 8 3 0 32 0 1595
2010 1383 4 186 10 0 0 34 0 1617
2011 1372 2 196 15 0 0 50 0 1635
2012 1380 2 214 19 1 0 63 0 1679
2013 1348 3 242 22 0 0 68 0 1683
2014 1280 7 264 25 0 0 72 0 1648
2015 1235 9 299 23 0 0 68 0 1634
2016 1258 14 324 19 0 0 67 0 1682
2017 1245 12 344 19 0 0 60 0 1680
2018 1247 13 366 26 0 0 63 0 1715
2019 1221 15 392 29 1 1 65 0 1724
2020 1165 17 422 26 1 1 59 0 1691
2021 1089 19 450 30 1 1 55 0 1645
2022 993 20 462 39 3 1 48 1 1567
2023 958 30 474 48 6 3 3 3 1525

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 Westford Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 872 n/a n/a n/a
1989 861 n/a n/a n/a
1990 860 n/a n/a n/a
1991 846 n/a n/a n/a
1992 834 n/a n/a n/a
1993 816 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 834 n/a n/a n/a
1995 902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 946 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 941 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 985 n/a 0.0 1.3
2000 1091 n/a 0.0 2.2
2001 1168 n/a 0.0 0.5
2002 1313 n/a n/a 2.1
2003 1313 n/a n/a 2.1
2004 1353 103.0 13.1 2.8
2005 1400 98.7 14.2 2.8
2006 1479 96.9 15.3 3.7
2007 1527 106.0 14.4 3.6
2008 1580 108.1 14.6 3.1
2009 1595 108.8 14.7 2.5
2010 1617 110.5 14.6 2.2
2011 1635 109.4 14.9 2.5
2012 1679 109.6 15.3 3
2013 1683 109.0 15.4 3.3
2014 1648 118.4 13.9 3.5
2015 1634 115.0 14.2 4.9
2016 1682 113.0 14.8 n/a
2017 1680 118.9 14.1 n/a
2018 1715 119.1 14.3 n/a
2019 1724 118.4 14.5 n/a
2020 1691 119.4 14.1 n/a
2021 1645 116.8 14.0 n/a
2022 1567 117.6 13.3 n/a
2023 1525 113.6 13.4 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 Westford Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 872 n/a n/a n/a
1989 861 n/a n/a n/a
1990 860 n/a n/a n/a
1991 846 n/a n/a n/a
1992 834 n/a n/a n/a
1993 816 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 834 n/a n/a n/a
1995 902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 946 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 941 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 985 n/a 0.0 1.3
2000 1091 n/a 0.0 2.2
2001 1168 n/a 0.0 0.5
2002 1313 n/a n/a 2.1
2003 1313 n/a n/a 2.1
2004 1353 103.0 13.1 2.8
2005 1400 98.7 14.2 2.8
2006 1479 96.9 15.3 3.7
2007 1527 106.0 14.4 3.6
2008 1580 108.1 14.6 3.1
2009 1595 108.8 14.7 2.5
2010 1617 110.5 14.6 2.2
2011 1635 109.4 14.9 2.5
2012 1679 109.6 15.3 3
2013 1683 109.0 15.4 3.3
2014 1648 118.4 13.9 3.5
2015 1634 115.0 14.2 4.9
2016 1682 113.0 14.8 n/a
2017 1680 118.9 14.1 n/a
2018 1715 119.1 14.3 n/a
2019 1724 118.4 14.5 n/a
2020 1691 119.4 14.1 n/a
2021 1645 116.8 14.0 n/a
2022 1567 117.6 13.3 n/a
2023 1525 113.6 13.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westford Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $192 (1.5%) $12,733 (98.5%) $12,924
2020 $123 (0.9%) $13,171 (99.1%) $13,294
2021 $484 (3.3%) $14,017 (96.7%) $14,501

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westford Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 351 High schoolsRanks 16th of 347 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Westford Academy)8487.8
 3.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Westford)8387.4
 4.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Westford Academy)8682.4
 3.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Westford)8581.8
 3.2%
   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 Students17241525
 11.5%
African American1530
 100%
American Indian16
 500%
Asian392474
 20.9%
Hispanic2948
 65.5%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White1221958
 21.5%
Two or More Races653
 95.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westford Academy

Westford Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abbot Elementary
Elementary : Col John Robinson
Elementary : Day Elementary
Elementary : John A. Crisafulli Elementary School
Elementary : Nabnasset
Elementary : Rita E. Miller Elementary School
Middle : Blanchard Middle
Middle : Stony Brook School

Students at Westford Academy are 63% White, 31% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,525 students attended Westford Academy.

Yes! Westford Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 348 Massachusetts high schools.


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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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