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Weymouth High School

High School · Weymouth · Weymouth, MA

A high school in Weymouth, MA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Wildcat Way, Weymouth, MA 02190

  • Math 31% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation18.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$19,436
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Weymouth High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2023
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Weymouth High School 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K

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

$99,024

Median home value

$554,900

Median rent

$2,012/mo

College educated

47.5%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02190; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·50 teams (incl. JV)·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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fusion HinghamPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.8 mi28Compare →
South Shore Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–122.5 mi248Compare →
Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4private7–122.8 mi460Compare →
South Shore Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–123.6 mi1,055Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Weymouth

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$19,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Weymouth High School

Weymouth High School is a public high school in Weymouth, MA, part of Weymouth, serving approximately 1,751 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Weymouth High School

What grades does Weymouth High School serve?

Weymouth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Weymouth High School?

Weymouth High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,751 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weymouth High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Weymouth High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Weymouth High School rank in MA?

Weymouth High School ranks #1,007 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Weymouth High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Weymouth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Weymouth High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Weymouth High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Weymouth High School a charter school?

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

Is Weymouth High School a Title I school?

No, Weymouth High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,751
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
139
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 02190)
19,029
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
40.8
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 02190; 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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