Wellesley Senior High

Public 9-12

 50 Rice Street
       Wellesley, MA  02481


(781) 446-6290

District: Wellesley

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 347 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,475 Help


Feeder schools for Wellesley Senior High:

Elementary:    Ernest F Upham
    Hunnewell
    John D Hardy
    Joseph E Fiske
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Middle:    Wellesley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  1,412

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.8%
Asian:
15.0%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.8% Help


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Compare Details Wellesley Senior High ranks better than 96.3% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.8%), Asian (15%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wellesley Senior High is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wellesley Senior High is $21,475.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wellesley Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellesley Senior High 13th of 347 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Wellesley Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Wellesley:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellesley 4th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wellesley Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.48 18th 304 94.1%
2004 91.07 13th 307 95.8%
2005 90.30 11th 311 96.5%
2006 87.53 21st 314 93.3%
2007 83.14 33rd 316 89.6%
2008 85.49 29th 319 90.9%
2009 84.25 33rd 322 89.8%
2010 84.88 32nd 335 90.4%
2011 79.01 62nd 340 81.8%
2012 71.33 106th 340 68.8%
2013 75.02 72nd 344 79.1%
2014 76.41 66th 347 81.0%
2015 66.17 146th 354 58.8%
2016 77.90 57th 351 83.8%
2017 83.66 10th 348 97.1%
2018 84.33 11th 345 96.8%
2019 88.43 17th 351 95.2%
2021 93.05 3rd 285 98.9%
2022 92.28 21st 342 93.9%
2023 94.79 13th 347 96.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.93 8th 55 85.5%
2019 83.02 12th 58 79.3%
2021 80.39 4th 33 87.9%
2022 90.35 5th 78 93.6%
2023 86.69 13th 82 84.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.19 19th 344 94.5%
2019 90.49 21st 348 94.0%
2021 93.23 9th 268 96.6%
2022 85.44 35th 339 89.7%
2023 98.52 8th 301 97.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.10 50th 330 84.8%
2019 89.62 24th 330 92.7%
2021 81.62 26th 253 89.7%
2022 49.30 171st 332 48.5%
2023 91.46 18th 338 94.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.32 17th 339 95.0%
2019 87.41 21st 342 93.9%
2021 93.19 2nd 281 99.3%
2022 90.99 21st 340 93.8%
2023 95.19 7th 339 97.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.77 13th 299 95.7%
2019 96.78 9th 299 97.0%
2021 97.42 3rd 202 98.5%
2022 96.49 12th 295 95.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.76 16th 343 95.3%
2019 89.57 18th 346 94.8%
2021 92.80 5th 281 98.2%
2022 92.55 22nd 339 93.5%
2023 93.03 25th 343 92.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.77 4th 91 95.6%
2019 76.18 27th 97 72.2%
2021 81.24 9th 68 86.8%
2022 85.36 6th 93 93.5%
2023 81.92 8th 96 91.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.25 49th 134 63.4%
2019 84.40 18th 137 86.9%
2022 80.46 18th 133 86.5%
2023 47.10 73rd 142 48.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.15 25th 193 87.0%
2019 80.88 38th 206 81.6%
2021 86.77 15th 149 89.9%
2022 81.33 35th 217 83.9%
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Rank History for White students at Wellesley Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.66 5th 303 98.3%
2019 89.42 12th 302 96.0%
2021 93.74 2nd 249 99.2%
2022 91.39 21st 300 93.0%
2023 94.90 7th 301 97.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Open Quote I am a current student and I have attended 2 other schools due to family movement, and this is the most rigorous and brightest school system with the smartest people. I would not wish to go to any other school in the area, or anywhere, for that matter. GO RAIDERS!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wellesley Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 908 59 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 986
1989 834 44 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1990 733 48 41 21 0 n/a n/a 0 843
1991 712 44 22 14 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1992 666 54 37 22 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1993 673 50 19 21 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1994 664 43 29 20 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1995 627 60 46 17 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1996 627 60 46 17 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1997 693 54 42 11 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1998 739 38 49 27 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1999 774 29 38 7 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2000 825 36 49 18 3 n/a n/a 0 931
2001 818 31 46 24 1 n/a n/a 0 920
2002 880 47 69 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2003 880 47 69 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
2004 919 56 67 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1065
2005 966 58 78 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1130
2006 1076 53 36 19 0 n/a n/a 19 1203
2007 1016 54 87 39 0 n/a n/a 20 1216
2008 1009 49 87 42 0 n/a n/a 24 1211
2009 1030 48 105 43 0 0 30 0 1256
2010 1012 45 92 40 0 0 31 0 1220
2011 1044 51 111 49 1 0 38 0 1294
2012 1083 55 125 51 0 1 38 0 1353
2013 1099 59 116 61 0 1 45 0 1381
2014 1126 68 135 61 0 1 43 0 1434
2015 1121 80 160 67 0 2 50 0 1480
2016 1117 84 178 71 0 1 62 0 1513
2017 1112 92 176 71 0 1 60 0 1512
2018 1150 80 192 70 0 1 76 0 1569
2019 1130 66 187 70 0 1 75 0 1529
2020 1110 59 188 66 0 0 80 1 1504
2021 1057 55 192 79 1 0 85 0 1469
2022 985 61 200 76 0 0 82 2 1406
2023 972 60 212 84 0 0 80 4 1412

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wellesley Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 986 n/a n/a n/a
1989 919 n/a n/a n/a
1990 843 n/a n/a n/a
1991 792 n/a n/a n/a
1992 779 n/a n/a n/a
1993 763 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 756 n/a n/a n/a
1995 750 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 750 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 800 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 853 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 848 n/a 0.0 4.8
2000 931 n/a 0.0 4.7
2001 920 n/a 0.0 4.3
2002 1019 n/a n/a 3.6
2003 1019 n/a n/a 3.6
2004 1065 83.3 12.8 3.3
2005 1130 88.4 12.8 4.2
2006 1203 89.6 13.4 3.9
2007 1216 96.0 12.7 4.4
2008 1211 99.3 12.2 4.7
2009 1256 102.7 12.2 3.7
2010 1220 110.2 11.0 3.9
2011 1294 111.4 11.6 3.2
2012 1353 109.2 12.3 3.6
2013 1381 114.5 12.0 5.7
2014 1434 116.8 12.2 5
2015 1480 114.0 12.9 6.8
2016 1513 117.0 12.9 n/a
2017 1512 118.8 12.7 n/a
2018 1569 119.7 13.1 n/a
2019 1529 119.7 12.7 n/a
2020 1504 118.3 12.7 n/a
2021 1469 121.5 12.0 n/a
2022 1406 118.3 11.8 n/a
2023 1412 116.5 12.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wellesley Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 986 n/a n/a n/a
1989 919 n/a n/a n/a
1990 843 n/a n/a n/a
1991 792 n/a n/a n/a
1992 779 n/a n/a n/a
1993 763 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 756 n/a n/a n/a
1995 750 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 750 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 800 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 853 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 848 n/a 0.0 4.8
2000 931 n/a 0.0 4.7
2001 920 n/a 0.0 4.3
2002 1019 n/a n/a 3.6
2003 1019 n/a n/a 3.6
2004 1065 83.3 12.8 3.3
2005 1130 88.4 12.8 4.2
2006 1203 89.6 13.4 3.9
2007 1216 96.0 12.7 4.4
2008 1211 99.3 12.2 4.7
2009 1256 102.7 12.2 3.7
2010 1220 110.2 11.0 3.9
2011 1294 111.4 11.6 3.2
2012 1353 109.2 12.3 3.6
2013 1381 114.5 12.0 5.7
2014 1434 116.8 12.2 5
2015 1480 114.0 12.9 6.8
2016 1513 117.0 12.9 n/a
2017 1512 118.8 12.7 n/a
2018 1569 119.7 13.1 n/a
2019 1529 119.7 12.7 n/a
2020 1504 118.3 12.7 n/a
2021 1469 121.5 12.0 n/a
2022 1406 118.3 11.8 n/a
2023 1412 116.5 12.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wellesley Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $203 (1.0%) $19,415 (99.0%) $19,618
2020 $246 (1.3%) $19,287 (98.7%) $19,534
2021 $871 (4.1%) $20,604 (95.9%) $21,475

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wellesley Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 351 High schoolsRanks 13th of 347 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wellesley Senior High)8586.8
 1.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wellesley)8586.6
 1.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wellesley Senior High)8989.7
 0.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wellesley)8889.2
 1.2%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15291412
 7.7%
African American6660
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian187212
 13.4%
Hispanic7084
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1130972
 14%
Two or More Races7580
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wellesley Senior High

Yes! Wellesley Senior High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 347 Massachusetts high schools.

Students at Wellesley Senior High are 69% White, 15% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,412 students attended Wellesley Senior High.

Wellesley Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ernest F Upham
Elementary : Hunnewell
Elementary : John D Hardy
Elementary : Joseph E Fiske
Elementary : Katharine Lee Bates
Elementary : Schofield
Elementary : Sprague Elementary School
Middle : Wellesley Middle


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