WESTPORT JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Westport Junior/Senior High School is a public high school that is part of the Westport school district, located in Westport, MA with about 550 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Westport Junior/Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Westport Junior/Senior High School, located at 19 Main Road in Westport, Massachusetts, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the town, typically housing students in grades 7 through 12. As a public school, it operates under the Westport Community Schools district, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, leveraging its location in a coastal New England town to foster a close-knit learning environment where faculty and students can engage closely throughout their middle and high school years.

Beyond its core academic requirements in math, science, humanities, and arts, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and service-learning initiatives. The facility functions as a hub for the Westport community, often integrating local traditions and town values into its school culture. By combining the social and developmental needs of junior high students with the more rigorous college-preparatory demands of the high school level, Westport Junior/Senior High School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility.

For more information, contact Westport Junior/Senior High School at (508) 636-1050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.