WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Wayland High School is a public high school that is part of the Wayland school district, located in Wayland, MA with about 856 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, Wayland High School 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.
Wayland High School, located at 264 Old Connecticut Path in Wayland, Massachusetts, is a highly regarded public secondary school known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school consistently ranks among the top-performing institutions in the state. Its curriculum is rigorous, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, innovative electives, and robust programs in the arts, humanities, and STEM fields, all designed to prepare students for success in competitive higher education environments.
Beyond its academic reputation, Wayland High School places a strong emphasis on community values, student wellness, and extracurricular engagement. The school features a diverse range of athletics, clubs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage students to develop leadership skills and personal character. With a supportive faculty and an active parent community, the school environment is characterized by a focus on "personal best," fostering an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their individual passions while contributing positively to the broader Wayland community.
For more information, contact Wayland High School at (508) 358-7746 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-7746
http://whs.wayland.k12.ma.us/
WAYLAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Wayland, MA with about 856 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wayland
- Total Students:
- 856
- Teachers:
- 71.99
- 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 856 students
- White
- 69.3%
- Asian
- 16.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.