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#330 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 18% in state

Wahconah Regional High

High School · Central Berkshire · Dalton, MA

A Central Berkshire high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

150 Windsor Rd, Dalton, MA 01226

  • Math 50% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation28.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$21,184
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Wahconah Regional High score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2023
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wahconah Regional High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low195/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,168

Median home value

$289,300

Median rent

$830/mo

College educated

40.4%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
28.2% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Central Berkshire

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$21,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wahconah Regional High is listed in Central Berkshire; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wahconah Regional High

Wahconah Regional High is a public high school in Dalton, MA, part of Central Berkshire, serving approximately 482 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wahconah Regional High

What grades does Wahconah Regional High serve?

Wahconah Regional High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Wahconah Regional High?

Wahconah Regional High has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahconah Regional High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wahconah Regional High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wahconah Regional High rank in MA?

Wahconah Regional High ranks #330 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Wahconah Regional High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wahconah Regional High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wahconah Regional High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahconah Regional High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wahconah Regional High a charter school?

No, Wahconah Regional High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wahconah Regional High a Title I school?

No, Wahconah Regional High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 01226)
6,304
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
51
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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