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#43 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 2% in state

Weston High

High School · Weston · Weston, MA

A high school in Weston, MA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

444 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493

  • Math 83% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+37.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation52.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$31,967
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at Weston High score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 83% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2023
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2024
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Weston High 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average415/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weston), 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

$250,001

Median home value

$1,586,100

Median rent

$2,168/mo

College educated

84.4%

Homeownership

90.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02493; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
52.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Rivers SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0private6–121.5 mi515Compare →
Brandon School & Residental TreatmentPrivate · tuition8.2private5–122.2 mi45Compare →
Gifford SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4private5–122.4 mi90Compare →
Wellesley SR HighEnrollment path unverified8.99–122.9 mi1,358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Weston

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$31,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Weston High is listed in Weston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Weston High

Weston High is a public high school in Weston, MA, part of Weston, serving approximately 662 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Weston High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Weston High School is a high school located in Weston, Massachusetts, a suburb situated 12 miles west of Boston 2. The school's address is 444 Wellesley Street in Weston 2. During the 2024-2025 school year, the student enrollment was 658 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Weston High

What grades does Weston High serve?

Weston High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Weston High?

Weston High has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston High?

The student-teacher ratio at Weston High is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Weston High rank in MA?

Weston High ranks #43 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Weston High's MySchoolScout rating?

Weston High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Weston High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Weston High has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Weston High a charter school?

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

Is Weston High a Title I school?

No, Weston High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 02493)
11,443
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
44.9
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 02493; 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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