Waltham Sr High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waltham, Massachusetts 02452 · Waltham
#206 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts
#7146 of 16,910 nationally
About Waltham Sr High
Waltham Sr High is a public high located in Waltham, in the Waltham school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,791 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 206th of 300 ranked high schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,791.
There are 10 schools in Waltham; Waltham Sr High ranks 8th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waltham Sr High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waltham Sr High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John F Kennedy Middle
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students · 646 m away
Dual Language School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students · 913 m away
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 1.2 km away
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students · 1.5 km away
Northeast Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students · 1.6 km away
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students · 2.0 km away
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 3.1 km away
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 3.3 km away
Bowman
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students · 3.6 km away
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 3.6 km away
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Billerica Memorial High School
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1,816 students
Natick High
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1,761 students
Methuen High
Methuen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,841 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waltham Sr High a good school?
Waltham Sr High has a Success Index (US) of 54.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #206 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waltham Sr High rank in Massachusetts?
Waltham Sr High ranks #206 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts and #7146 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waltham Sr High?
Waltham Sr High had 1,791 students in 2025.
Is Waltham Sr High a elementary school or a high school?
Waltham Sr High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waltham Sr High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waltham Sr High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.