Weston High

Summary:

Weston High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Weston, MA, with a student population of 639. The school is part of the Weston District, which is ranked 5 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. Weston High has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 11 and 22 over the past several years.

Weston High stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Physics. For example, in 2023-2024, 86.96% of Weston High 10th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56.86%. The school also boasts an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.5% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Watertown High at 86.4% and Waltham Senior High at 80.6%.

Weston High's student population is more diverse compared to some nearby schools, with 61.19% White, 18.78% Asian, 7.36% two or more races, 6.57% African American, and 5.79% Hispanic students in 2022-2023. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 444 Wellesley Street
       Weston, MA  02493


(781) 786-5800

District: Weston

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,813 Help


Feeder schools for Weston High:

Elementary:    Country
    Field Elementary School
    Woodland
Middle:    Weston Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
Asian:
18.8%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Weston High ranks better than 96% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Weston High 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 (61.2%), Asian (18.8%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weston High is 10.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weston High is $29,813.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weston High:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston High 14th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Weston High in the ranking list.)

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Weston:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston 5th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weston High

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Rank History for all students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.24 11th 304 96.4%
2004 89.96 20th 307 93.5%
2005 91.79 5th 311 98.4%
2006 91.55 6th 314 98.1%
2007 89.97 9th 316 97.2%
2008 87.34 26th 319 91.8%
2009 86.21 22nd 322 93.2%
2010 72.03 104th 335 69.0%
2011 82.15 35th 340 89.7%
2012 79.72 45th 340 86.8%
2013 78.10 50th 344 85.5%
2014 76.99 60th 347 82.7%
2015 77.72 57th 354 83.9%
2016 79.45 40th 351 88.6%
2017 78.37 57th 348 83.6%
2018 82.62 25th 345 92.8%
2019 88.11 20th 351 94.3%
2021 90.59 11th 285 96.1%
2022 94.30 13th 342 96.2%
2023 92.96 22nd 347 93.7%
2024 94.18 14th 348 96.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.53 7th 58 87.9%
2022 79.51 22nd 78 71.8%
2023 86.15 14th 82 82.9%
2024 90.90 7th 87 92.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.31 28th 344 91.9%
2019 90.13 22nd 348 93.7%
2021 90.78 16th 268 94.0%
2022 97.96 7th 339 97.9%
2023 93.13 24th 301 92.0%
2024 98.20 9th 289 96.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.21 25th 330 92.4%
2023 90.15 22nd 338 93.5%
2024 96.41 12th 338 96.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.12 41st 339 87.9%
2019 84.93 33rd 342 90.4%
2021 87.62 21st 281 92.5%
2022 92.16 16th 340 95.3%
2023 93.08 17th 339 95.0%
2024 89.36 40th 342 88.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.10 25th 299 91.6%
2019 93.42 15th 299 95.0%
2021 96.20 6th 202 97.0%
2022 99.71 2nd 295 99.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.72 17th 343 95.0%
2019 90.71 14th 346 96.0%
2021 92.23 8th 281 97.2%
2022 95.34 11th 339 96.8%
2023 92.13 27th 343 92.1%
2024 96.36 10th 342 97.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.99 11th 91 87.9%
2019 78.31 19th 97 80.4%
2021 86.64 2nd 68 97.1%
2022 87.52 3rd 93 96.8%
2023 84.27 1st 96 99.0%
2024 84.26 11th 98 88.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.15 29th 134 78.4%
2023 80.07 23rd 142 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.54 9th 241 96.3%
2024 93.41 20th 249 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at Weston High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.06 30th 303 90.1%
2019 86.85 23rd 302 92.4%
2021 87.57 21st 249 91.6%
2022 90.71 25th 300 91.7%
2023 90.09 32nd 301 89.4%
2024 91.34 21st 302 93.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for White Students!

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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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by a parent
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Open Quote Excellent school!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Open Quote Avoid this High School, if possible! The elementary school, though not what it used to be, is at least average to slightly above average. The High School is a disaster. Apathetic, overpaid teachers and an invisible principal who allows the teachers to do whatever suits their schedule and mood. Nobody is running this school. The teachers have a VERY LIBERAL sick policy and seem to be able to treat students in a very disrespectful way, with no consequences. This school is all about the administrators (who are below par) and the teachers. Student's needs do not seem to enter into the equation. The school rankings have suffered over the years due to over-inflated school budget and too many unqualified internal promotions. Beware before buying here--house prices are sure to plummet given the decline in the quality of this school system. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, March 19, 2010

Open Quote I have heard from one of my best friends that go to Weston HIgh that this school is a top school all around Close Quote



Enrollment information for Weston High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 434 59 39 4 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1989 389 61 33 6 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 348 52 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1991 348 51 35 7 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 357 51 34 14 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 331 49 39 18 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 318 49 45 20 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1995 329 43 44 18 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 329 43 44 18 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 346 39 55 11 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 364 37 54 4 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 370 29 62 13 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 388 36 62 9 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 439 37 61 12 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 508 41 70 15 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 508 41 70 15 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 532 37 82 12 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2005 542 36 88 14 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2006 536 34 80 21 3 n/a n/a 14 688
2007 550 36 82 22 3 n/a n/a 17 710
2008 570 31 80 16 4 n/a n/a 21 722
2009 555 33 82 13 3 0 25 0 711
2010 549 32 86 18 2 0 28 0 715
2011 564 43 91 24 2 0 24 0 748
2012 560 50 100 25 0 0 22 0 757
2013 577 53 101 28 0 0 24 0 783
2014 554 51 110 31 2 0 30 0 778
2015 497 45 104 27 1 0 33 0 707
2016 504 43 103 37 2 0 37 0 726
2017 474 42 120 34 4 0 32 0 706
2018 464 42 117 35 3 0 33 0 694
2019 465 41 133 33 4 0 31 0 707
2020 442 42 124 23 3 0 29 0 663
2021 419 35 114 25 2 0 35 0 630
2022 400 48 117 32 2 0 39 0 638
2023 391 42 120 37 0 0 47 2 639

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 Weston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 n/a n/a n/a
1989 489 n/a n/a n/a
1990 437 n/a n/a n/a
1991 441 n/a n/a n/a
1992 456 n/a n/a n/a
1993 437 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 432 n/a n/a n/a
1995 434 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 434 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 451 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 475 n/a 0.0 2.3
2000 497 n/a 0.0 2.2
2001 550 n/a 0.0 3.5
2002 636 n/a n/a 1.9
2003 636 n/a n/a 1.9
2004 664 58.7 11.3 2.3
2005 682 60.1 11.3 3.1
2006 688 62.3 11.0 2.7
2007 710 64.0 11.1 1
2008 722 62.5 11.6 1.9
2009 711 64.9 11.0 1.5
2010 715 66.3 10.7 3.8
2011 748 70.2 10.6 3.6
2012 757 69.7 10.8 3.6
2013 783 71.1 11.0 4.3
2014 778 75.0 10.3 3
2015 707 73.0 9.6 6.1
2016 726 73.0 9.9 n/a
2017 706 69.9 10.0 n/a
2018 694 63.7 10.8 n/a
2019 707 69.0 10.2 n/a
2020 663 69.9 9.4 n/a
2021 630 63.9 9.8 n/a
2022 638 56.6 11.2 n/a
2023 639 60.3 10.5 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 Weston High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 n/a n/a n/a
1989 489 n/a n/a n/a
1990 437 n/a n/a n/a
1991 441 n/a n/a n/a
1992 456 n/a n/a n/a
1993 437 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 432 n/a n/a n/a
1995 434 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 434 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 451 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 475 n/a 0.0 2.3
2000 497 n/a 0.0 2.2
2001 550 n/a 0.0 3.5
2002 636 n/a n/a 1.9
2003 636 n/a n/a 1.9
2004 664 58.7 11.3 2.3
2005 682 60.1 11.3 3.1
2006 688 62.3 11.0 2.7
2007 710 64.0 11.1 1
2008 722 62.5 11.6 1.9
2009 711 64.9 11.0 1.5
2010 715 66.3 10.7 3.8
2011 748 70.2 10.6 3.6
2012 757 69.7 10.8 3.6
2013 783 71.1 11.0 4.3
2014 778 75.0 10.3 3
2015 707 73.0 9.6 6.1
2016 726 73.0 9.9 n/a
2017 706 69.9 10.0 n/a
2018 694 63.7 10.8 n/a
2019 707 69.0 10.2 n/a
2020 663 69.9 9.4 n/a
2021 630 63.9 9.8 n/a
2022 638 56.6 11.2 n/a
2023 639 60.3 10.5 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 Weston High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $341 (1.3%) $25,528 (98.7%) $25,870
2020 $400 (1.5%) $26,767 (98.5%) $27,166
2021 $950 (3.2%) $28,863 (96.8%) $29,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weston High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 351 High schoolsRanks 22nd of 347 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Weston High)8987.9
 1.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Weston)8886.1
 1.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Weston High)8984.1
 4.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Weston)8781.8
 5.2%
   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 Students707639
 9.6%
African American4142
 2.4%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian133120
 9.8%
Hispanic3337
 12.1%
Pacific Islander00
White465391
 15.9%
Two or More Races3147
 51.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Weston High

Students at Weston High are 61% White, 19% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic.

Yes! Weston High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 348 Massachusetts high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Weston High.

Weston High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Country
Elementary : Field Elementary School
Elementary : Woodland
Middle : Weston Middle


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