Below Average
#1504 of 1,793 schools in MA
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
High School · Wareham
4 Viking Drive Door 22, Wareham, MA 02571
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
4.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
30
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
4.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,504 of 1,793
In Wareham
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
Wareham
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
High School in Wareham · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is a public high school in Wareham, MA, part of Wareham. Wareham Cooperative Alternative School serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Wareham Cooperative Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,504 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Wareham Cooperative Alternative School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 30 students, Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Wareham Cooperative Alternative School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
67% of students at Wareham Cooperative Alternative School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Wareham Cooperative Alternative School — Students at Wareham Cooperative Alternative School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 23 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Wareham Cooperative Alternative School Compares
See how Wareham Cooperative Alternative School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4 Viking Drive Door 22, Wareham, MA 02571
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wareham Cooperative Alternative School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Bourne High School (rated 7.1/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Bourne), which scores notably higher. Another option is Old Rochester Regional High (rated 6.8/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Mattapoisett), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical (rated 6.8/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Bourne), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wareham, see our Wareham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wareham Senior High Wareham | 0.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Wareham Middle Wareham | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Wareham Elementary School Wareham | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| CHRISTOPHER DONOVAN DAY SCHOOL- INC Onset | 3.3 mi | — |
| TABOR ACADEMY Marion | 4.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Sippican Marion | 4.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Old Rochester Regional High Mattapoisett | 6.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Old Rochester Regional Jr High Mattapoisett | 6.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Bourne High School Bourne | 6.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Bourne Intermediate School Bourne | 6.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Bourne Middle School Bourne | 6.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Center Mattapoisett | 8.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Federal Furnace School Plymouth | 9.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Bournedale Elementary School Bournedale | 7.2 mi | 8.2 |
| South Elementary Plymouth | 8.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Bourne | 7.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Carver Middle/High School Carver | 9.7 mi | 5.8 |
| WOODSIDE SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Plymouth | 10.1 mi | — |
| Old Hammondtown Mattapoisett | 8.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Rochester Memorial Rochester | 7.6 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02571 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,302
Median Home Value
$422,500
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Population
10,538
College Educated
31.8%
Homeownership
79.6%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
56.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gateway to College Uxbridge, MA | 4.8 |
| Carter School Dorchester, MA | 4.9 |
| Greenleaf Academy Bradford, MA | 4.1 |
| Huntington Therapeutic Day School Brockton, MA | 4.1 |
| Eagle Education Academy Pittsfield, MA | 5.0 |
| Southbridge Academy Southbridge, MA | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wareham Cooperative Alternative School
What grades does Wareham Cooperative Alternative School serve?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wareham Cooperative Alternative School?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wareham Cooperative Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wareham Cooperative Alternative School rank in MA?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School ranks #1,504 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Wareham Cooperative Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Wareham Cooperative Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wareham Cooperative Alternative School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wareham Cooperative Alternative School a charter school?
No, Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wareham Cooperative Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Wareham Cooperative Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 30
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.7%
- Phone
- (508) 291-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
Resources & Links
District
Wareham- District Enrollment
- 1,950
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,474
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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