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#795 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 44% in state
West Boylston Junior/senior High
High School · West Boylston · West Boylston, MA
A high school in West Boylston, MA serving grades 6th – 12th.
125 Crescent Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
- Math 57% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 45% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Boylston Junior/senior High score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 104 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Boylston Junior/senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average401/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Boylston), 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
$100,427
Median home value
$399,700
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahanto Regional HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 3.7 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Wachusett Regional HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,861 | Compare → |
| Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,421 | Compare → |
| Bancroft SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 395 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
West Boylston
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Boylston Junior/senior High is listed in West Boylston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Boylston Junior/senior High
West Boylston Junior/senior High is a public high school in West Boylston, MA, part of West Boylston, serving approximately 448 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Boylston Junior/senior High
What grades does West Boylston Junior/senior High serve?
West Boylston Junior/senior High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend West Boylston Junior/senior High?
West Boylston Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Boylston Junior/senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Boylston Junior/senior High is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Boylston Junior/senior High rank in MA?
West Boylston Junior/senior High ranks #795 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is West Boylston Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Boylston Junior/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 West Boylston Junior/senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Boylston Junior/senior High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Boylston Junior/senior High a charter school?
No, West Boylston Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Boylston Junior/senior High a Title I school?
No, West Boylston Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (508) 835-4475
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01583)
- 7,516
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
Official sources & links
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 01583; 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
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