WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Wakefield Memorial High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wakefield school district, located in Wakefield, MA with about 1,028 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 82 teachers, Wakefield Memorial High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Wakefield Memorial High School (WMHS), located at 60 Farm Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts, serves as the town’s comprehensive public high school. Operating under the Wakefield Public Schools district, the institution provides a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school fosters a community-oriented environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Wakefield Memorial High School is committed to supporting the social and emotional growth of its student body. The school leverages its proximity to the greater Boston area to offer enriched learning opportunities and maintains a focus on integrating modern technology and inclusive teaching practices. By prioritizing collaboration between faculty, families, and the wider Wakefield community, the school strives to cultivate an environment that encourages civic responsibility and personal achievement for all its students.

For more information, contact Wakefield Memorial High at (781) 246-6440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.