WALTHAM SR HIGH SCHOOL
Waltham Sr High is a public high school that is part of the Waltham school district, located in Waltham, MA with about 1,620 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 141 teachers, Waltham Sr 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.
Waltham Senior High School, located at 617 Lexington Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student population. As the primary secondary school for the Waltham Public Schools district, it offers a wide range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational-technical pathways, and robust special education services. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, supporting students through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and numerous academic clubs designed to foster student engagement and community involvement.
The school is situated on a large, modernized campus that underwent significant renovations to better serve the needs of its students. Beyond its core curriculum, Waltham High is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college readiness programs or career and technical education (CTE) tracks. By focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and inclusive practices, the school aims to provide its diverse student body with the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly globalized workforce and society.
For more information, contact Waltham Sr High at (781) 314-5445 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waltham, MA 02452-3099
(781) 314-5445
WALTHAM SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Waltham, MA with about 1,620 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Waltham
- Total Students:
- 1,620
- Teachers:
- 141.94
- 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 1,620 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.0%
- White
- 40.3%
- Black or African American
- 11.3%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.