HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High is a public high school that is part of the Hamilton-Wenham school district, located in South Hamilton, MA with about 560 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, located in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, serves the neighboring communities of Hamilton and Wenham. As a public institution, it is highly regarded for its strong academic curriculum, which emphasizes college preparation through a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and a focus on the humanities. The school is known for its intimate community feel, fostering close relationships between students and faculty while maintaining a standard of academic rigor that consistently ranks it among the top high schools in the state.
Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on the development of the "whole student," offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletic programs, competitive arts, music departments, and various student-led clubs. The campus at 775 Bay Road acts as a central hub for community engagement, reflecting the regional district's commitment to civic responsibility and excellence. With a mission rooted in preparing students for success in a global society, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School is widely recognized for producing well-rounded graduates who move on to top-tier colleges and universities.
For more information, contact Hamilton-Wenham Regional High at (978) 468-0400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-0400
http://www.hwschools.net
HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in South Hamilton, MA with about 560 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hamilton-Wenham
- Total Students:
- 560
- Teachers:
- 47.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 560 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HAMILTON-WENHAM REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.