Winchester High School

www.winchesterps.org

1,383 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Winchester High School is a highly regarded public secondary school located in Winchester, Massachusetts, a suburban community north of Boston. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. The institution places a significant emphasis on rigorous college preparation, offering a broad curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and diverse elective opportunities in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

Beyond its academic focus, Winchester High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in competitive athletics, performing arts programs, student government, and various service-oriented clubs. The school is supported by an active community and dedicated faculty, all working toward a mission of fostering intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning in a supportive and inclusive environment.

1,383

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winchester High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	952
Hispanic	49
Black	29
Asian	270
Two or More	77
American Indian	4

White
952 (68.9 %)
Asian
270 (19.6 %)
Two or More
77 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
49 (3.5 %)
Black
29 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winchester
Phone:	(781)721-7020
Website:	http://www.winchesterps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 361

Grade 10 331

Grade 11 339

Grade 12 352