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#283 of 388 private schools in MA
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay
High School · Belmont, MA
A private high school in Belmont, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
160 LEXINGTON ST, Belmont, MA 02478
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated755/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belmont), 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
$177,790
Median home value
$1,108,800
Median rent
$2,382/mo
College educated
80.1%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02478; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Arlington SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Belmont HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,462 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay is listed in Belmont, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay is a private high school in Belmont, MA, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay
What grades does Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay serve?
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay?
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay rank in MA?
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay ranks #283 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay a private school?
Yes, Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay a religious school?
No, Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 33% M / 67% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 489-6600
- Area population (ZIP 02478)
- 26,966
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 02478; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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