MAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Waltham Sr High — School Profile & District Info
High|Waltham, Massachusetts|Waltham
Waltham, MA 02452
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
52%
54th percentile in MA
Math Proficiency
40%
58th percentile in MA
Graduation Rate
84%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
24 courses offered
334 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
244 test takers
Athletics
25 sports, 45 teams
574 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1
Near average in MATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,674
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
165.64
81% fully certified
Counselors
14.4
Psychologists
4.5
Nurses
4
School Resource Officers
2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,267
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$16,673
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$35,623
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 37%Local 57%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$713,764
+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr
Boston, MA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
11.9%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Uninsured residents
6.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,108
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,044
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
57%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
227 (22%)
Autism
168 (16%)
Other Health Impairment
134 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
104 (10%)
Speech/Language Impairment
93 (9%)
Intellectual Disability
31 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,791
Current enrollment
Stable(+8% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Waltham Sr High
Waltham Sr High currently enrolls 1,816 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MA.
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