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#794 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 44% in state
Wareham Senior High
High School · Wareham
7 Viking Drive, Wareham, MA 02571
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#794 of 1,793
In Wareham
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
Wareham
School environment
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Wareham Senior High
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About Wareham Senior High
Wareham Senior High is a public high school in Wareham, MA, part of Wareham. Wareham Senior High serves approximately 583 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Wareham Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Wareham Senior High show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Wareham Senior High 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.
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Wareham Senior High sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Wareham Senior High — Students at Wareham Senior High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 80 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How Wareham Senior High Compares
See how Wareham Senior High 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
7 Viking Drive, Wareham, MA 02571
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wareham Senior High 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 slightly higher. Another option is Old Rochester Regional High (rated 6.8/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Mattapoisett), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical (rated 6.8/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Bourne), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Wareham, see our Wareham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wareham Cooperative Alternative School Wareham | 0.0 mi | 4.5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Amesbury High Amesbury, MA | 6.6 |
| DANA HALL SCHOOL Wellesley, MA | 6.6 |
| Foxborough High Foxborough, MA | 6.6 |
| Frontier Regional South Deerfield, MA | 6.6 |
| Joseph Case High Swansea, MA | 6.6 |
| Northbridge High Whitinsville, MA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wareham Senior High
What grades does Wareham Senior High serve?
Wareham Senior High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Wareham Senior High?
Wareham Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wareham Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wareham Senior High is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wareham Senior High rank in MA?
Wareham Senior High ranks #794 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Wareham Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wareham Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wareham Senior High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wareham Senior High a charter school?
No, Wareham Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wareham Senior High a Title I school?
No, Wareham Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (508) 291-3510
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
Resources & Links
District
Wareham- District Enrollment
- 1,950
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,474
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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