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#379 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 21% in state

Wilmington High

High School · Wilmington · Wilmington, MA

A high school in Wilmington, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.

159 Church Street, Wilmington, MA 01887

  • Math 59% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+13.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation33.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
District spending per student$24,881
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Wilmington High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2023
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 Wilmington 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,177/100K

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

$161,473

Median home value

$646,200

Median rent

$2,412/mo

College educated

49.2%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01887; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
33.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
12 boys'·14 girls'·41 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Austin Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition3.7private6–122.6 mi775Compare →
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–122.8 mi1,306Compare →
Reading Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–123.1 mi1,097Compare →
North Reading HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–124.3 mi618Compare →

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.

Wilmington

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$24,881NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wilmington High

Wilmington High is a public high school in Wilmington, MA, part of Wilmington, serving approximately 613 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilmington High

What grades does Wilmington High serve?

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

How many students attend Wilmington High?

Wilmington High has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington 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 Wilmington High rank in MA?

Wilmington High ranks #379 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Wilmington High's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilmington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Wilmington High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilmington High has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wilmington High a charter school?

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

Is Wilmington High a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
66
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 01887)
23,195
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
42.1
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 01887; 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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