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Walpole High

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Walpole High ranks 74 th of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

74^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 349 Massachusetts High Schools

Better than 79% of Massachusetts high schools

Summary

Walpole High is a public high school located in Walpole, MA, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 946 students. The school is part of the highly-ranked Walpole school district, which is ranked 47 out of 348 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Walpole High has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 74 out of 349 Massachusetts high schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walpole High's academic performance is a standout, with students consistently outperforming the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 58.42% of Walpole High 10th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.66%. In Mathematics, 66.34% of Walpole High 10th graders scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.6%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, as well as for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Walpole High's performance is impressive, it is worth noting that nearby high schools, such as Dover-Sherborn Regional High, Medfield Senior High, and Sharon High, outperform Walpole High in several academic areas. Additionally, the school's ranking for male students and students with disabilities has fluctuated in recent years, suggesting a need to further address the needs of these populations. Overall, Walpole High's combination of academic excellence, student support, and resource allocation make it a standout institution in the state, though there are opportunities for continued improvement.

917

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,629

Per pupil spending ?

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081

(508) 660-7257

District: Walpole

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Asian:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 66th percentile in 2019 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (62% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Massachusetts high schools

✓97% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg60%

Massachusetts avg47%

74^th of 349

Massachusetts public high schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

47^th of 348Walpole among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	74 of 349	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	75 of 348	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	81.1	66 of 347	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	102 of 342	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	67 of 285	76.5%	★★★★☆
2019	71.2	120 of 351	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.1	102 of 345	70.4%	★★★★☆
2017	78.2	60 of 348	82.8%	★★★★☆
2016	74.6	85 of 351	75.8%	★★★★☆
2015	78.5	51 of 354	85.6%	★★★★☆
2014	75.5	74 of 347	78.7%	★★★★☆
2013	73.8	82 of 344	76.2%	★★★★☆
2012	76.0	66 of 340	80.6%	★★★★☆
2011	82.8	30 of 340	91.2%	★★★★★
2010	79.8	62 of 335	81.5%	★★★★☆
2009	81.3	50 of 322	84.5%	★★★★☆
2008	79.7	63 of 319	80.3%	★★★★☆
2007	73.5	74 of 316	76.6%	★★★★☆
2006	73.4	106 of 314	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	74.2	89 of 311	71.4%	★★★★☆
2004	69.6	108 of 307	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2003	85.7	45 of 304	85.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	89.5	10 of 142	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	24.0	113 of 137	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.2	64 of 134	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	85.4	4 of 91	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	75.6	29 of 98	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	81.7	9 of 96	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	76.4	24 of 93	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.6	3 of 97	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	78.8	3 of 91	96.7%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	65.6	79 of 295	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	68.2	50 of 202	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	53.9	118 of 299	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.9	74 of 299	75.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	72 of 337	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	79.3	80 of 342	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.7	49 of 339	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.9	115 of 340	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.8	81 of 281	71.2%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	129 of 342	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.9	108 of 339	68.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	20 of 245	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	50.6	116 of 249	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	93.1	18 of 241	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	66.4	68 of 206	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.2	41 of 193	78.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	77.6	61 of 334	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	63.0	114 of 338	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.0	50 of 338	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	42.9	195 of 332	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.3	144 of 253	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.5	156 of 330	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	148 of 330	55.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	78.4	81 of 339	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	70 of 342	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	72.2	107 of 343	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.3	101 of 339	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	79.2	61 of 281	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	98 of 346	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	95 of 343	72.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	41 of 89	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	62.2	81 of 302	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	55.6	116 of 289	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.8	109 of 301	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.6	189 of 339	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.4	144 of 268	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.9	228 of 348	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.8	130 of 344	62.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	71.9	83 of 298	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	84 of 302	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.6	99 of 301	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.2	124 of 300	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.0	79 of 249	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	129 of 302	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.3	105 of 303	65.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2025)96th percentile+17 vs school

African American (2023)93rd percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2025)92nd percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)79th percentile~ school

Male (2025)76th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2022)73rd percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2025)73rd percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)72nd percentile-7 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)54th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Science70%+24 vs state

Mathematics66%+22 vs state

English Language Arts58%+8 vs state

Physics53%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	Total
Walpole High	Public	9-12	275 Common Street	Walpole	02081	Norfolk County	Walpole	No	No	No	No	(508) 660-7257	917	81	11.2		683 (74.5%)	53 (5.8%)	80 (8.7%)	66 (7.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.2%)	80.9	74^th of 349 public high schools	78.8%		80.3	75^th of 348 public high schools	78.4%	1	58.4	66.3	70.1		52.6	$20,629
Norfolk County Agricultural	Public	9-12	400 Main Street	Walpole	02081	Norfolk County	Norfolk County Agricultural	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 668-0268	597	61	9.8		497 (83.2%)	8 (1.3%)	42 (7.0%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.7%)	58	151^st of 349 public high schools	56.7%		54.5	175^th of 348 public high schools	49.7%	24	60.8	32.5	53.8	47.6		$28,156
Sharon High	Public	9-12	181 Pond Street	Sharon	02067	Norfolk County	Sharon	No	No	No	No	(781) 784-1554	1,161	97	11.9		559 (48.1%)	70 (6.0%)	69 (5.9%)	390 (33.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (5.8%)	94.6	20^th of 349 public high schools	94.3%		91.6	26^th of 348 public high schools	92.5%	6	80.9	77.5	82.9		72.7	$20,716
Norwood High	Public	9-12	245 Nichols Street	Norwood	02062	Norfolk County	Norwood	No	No	No	No	(781) 769-2333	966	84	11.4		544 (56.3%)	128 (13.3%)	218 (22.6%)	40 (4.1%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	26 (2.7%)	48.2	190^th of 349 public high schools	45.6%		58.9	158^th of 348 public high schools	54.6%	32	44.8	43.8	40.9	40.0		$21,503
Medfield Senior High	Public	9-12	88R South Street	Medfield	02052	Norfolk County	Medfield	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 359-4367	704	55	12.7		589 (83.7%)	13 (1.8%)	45 (6.4%)	25 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	93.5	25^th of 349 public high schools	92.8%		91.6	25^th of 348 public high schools	92.8%		73.3	79.5	88.2	87.7		$21,242
Canton High	Public	9-12	900 Washington Street	Canton	02021	Norfolk County	Canton	No	No	No	No	(781) 821-5050	968	74	13.1		584 (60.3%)	156 (16.1%)	58 (6.0%)	118 (12.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	46 (4.8%)	80.4	77^th of 349 public high schools	77.9%		79.2	81^st of 348 public high schools	76.7%	4	60.5	60.5	72.7	67.6		$20,793
Foxborough High	Public	9-12	120 South Street	Foxborough	02035	Norfolk County	Foxborough	No	No	No	No	(508) 543-1616	736	65	11.3		523 (71.1%)	82 (11.1%)	70 (9.5%)	36 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	64.1	128^th of 349 public high schools	63.3%		70.5	109^th of 348 public high schools	68.7%	19	51.2	51.2	55.1	48.1		$21,940
Westwood High	Public	9-12	200 Nahatan Street	Westwood	02090	Norfolk County	Westwood	No	No	No	No	(781) 326-7500	837	75	11.0		614 (73.4%)	16 (1.9%)	66 (7.9%)	107 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.7%)	93	27^th of 349 public high schools	92.3%		87.3	47^th of 348 public high schools	86.5%	20	77.6	77.1	78.0	70.5		$24,167
Millis High School	Public	9-12	245 Plain Street	Millis	02054	Norfolk County	Millis	No	No	No	No	(508) 376-7010	286	27	10.6		231 (80.8%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (10.5%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	87.1	57^th of 349 public high schools	83.7%		86.5	51^st of 348 public high schools	85.3%	6	77.6	63.6	68.4	39.3		$23,075
King Philip Regional High	Public	9-12	201 Franklin Street	Wrentham	02093	Norfolk County	King Philip	No	No	No	No	(508) 384-1000	1,114	82	13.5		901 (80.9%)	46 (4.1%)	68 (6.1%)	47 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.1%)	62.2	139^th of 349 public high schools	60.2%		81.3	72^nd of 348 public high schools	79.3%	67	57.5	57.1	39.7	41.8	0.0	$21,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Walpole High

How many students attend Walpole High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 917 students attended Walpole High.

What is the racial makeup of Walpole High?

Students at Walpole High are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Walpole High in?

Walpole

Is Walpole High a good school?

Walpole High ranks 74^th of 349 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Walpole High?

Walpole High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boyden
Elementary : Elm Street School
Elementary : Fisher
Elementary : Old Post Road

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