Wellesley Sr High School

Wellesley Sr High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
50 Rice St,  Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Public Schools
4.0
4.6
1,406 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jamie Chisum
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
94.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
116:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
47.7%
White
68.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15%
Hispanic
5.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black
4.2%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Craig Morrison, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.

School Rankings

#7 Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#12 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#17 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 224 Students
Boston University 189 Students
Boston College 175 Students
Northeastern University 152 Students
Tufts University 131 Students
Brown University 130 Students
University of Vermont 128 Students
New York University 115 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 92 Students
Syracuse University 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 217 Students
Biology 161 Students
Psychology 131 Students
Economics 103 Students
Computer Science 93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 76 Students
Finance 60 Students
Political Science and Government 55 Students
Marketing 55 Students
English 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 146 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/3/2024
Wellesley High School has given me amazing education, and the teachers are very supportive of their students. The school culture is generally very uplifting and positive, however, there is a major lack of racial diversity.
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The teachers and classes at Wellesley high school were very high quality and rigorous. However, there is a strong atmosphere of competition and comparison amongst students, and pressure to succeed runs rampant. The performing arts department is very strong and well funded.
4.0 Sophomore
3/31/2021
I am currently a sophomore at Wellesley High School. The school has a good community overall, but I have had issues with a certain teacher before who makes the learning environment uncomfortable. Overall though, WHS has a lot of different elective and course offerings, and I am happy with my experience here so far.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/31/2014
This High School is excellent in that the teaching staff is top notch. There are so many courses to choose from and the individual departments and teacher encourage student to challenge themselves, stretch themselves and not limit them to mid-level course offerings. There seems to be a lot of commun...
2.0 parent
4/25/2013
If your child is self motivated and has no learning challenges, your child could do very well here. My experience has been a mixed bag--some really good teachers and administrators, and some who seem friendly enough but really have no idea how to identify or help a student when things start going wr...
5.0 parent
7/17/2011
(One of the previous reviewers should know better than to write "alot." The correct way is "a lot.") Many thanks to the wonderful English teachers at WHS....and all the others who cared so much about each student. I cannot wait for the new school facilities to open in February. Two of our four child...
5.0 student
3/24/2010

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.