WACHUSETT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Wachusett Regional High is a public high school that is part of the Wachusett school district, located in Holden, MA with about 2,130 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 143 teachers, Wachusett Regional High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Wachusett Regional High School, located in Holden, Massachusetts, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Wachusett Regional School District, which encompasses five towns in central Massachusetts. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success. The school balances a traditional college-preparatory curriculum with a wide array of elective courses, Advanced Placement opportunities, and career-focused pathways, aiming to provide students with both academic rigor and real-world skills.
Beyond the classroom, Wachusett is well-regarded for its extensive extracurricular culture, boasting a competitive athletic program, a robust performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school emphasizes a community-oriented approach to education, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage in school spirit, civic leadership, and collaborative learning. By integrating academic development with extracurricular involvement, Wachusett Regional High School seeks to nurture well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and the global workforce.
For more information, contact Wachusett Regional High at (508) 829-6771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Holden, MA 01520-1095
(508) 829-6771
http://www.wrsd.net/highschool/
WACHUSETT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Holden, MA with about 2,130 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wachusett
- Total Students:
- 2,130
- Teachers:
- 143.99
- 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 2,130 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WACHUSETT REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 53.1%
- Male
- 46.9%
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.