Waltham Senior High School
Grades 09-12 WALTHAM, MA
Improved 44 spots from last year
MCAS Test Scores
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Score Trends
| Year | Subject | Grade | Proficient+ | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | English Language Arts | 10 | 39% | 8% |
| 2025 | Mathematics | 10 | 31% | 6% |
| 2025 | Science | 10 | 28% | 4% |
| 2024 | English Language Arts | 10 | 42% | 8% |
| 2024 | Mathematics | 10 | 37% | 8% |
| 2024 | Science | 10 | 37% | 6% |
| 2023 | English Language Arts | 10 | 48% | 14% |
| 2023 | Mathematics | 10 | 40% | 8% |
| 2023 | Science | 10 | 39% | 8% |
| 2022 | English Language Arts | 10 | 55% | 5% |
| 2022 | Mathematics | 10 | 42% | 7% |
| 2022 | Science | 10 | 34% | 4% |
MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.
Student Demographics
1,791 students enrolled
Race/Ethnicity
Gender
Student Programs
Athletics Programs
33 sports programs with 1,802 student athletes
Boys Sports
- Lacrosse 63 athletes
- Football 63 athletes
- Volleyball 59 athletes
- Ice Hockey 47 athletes
- Baseball 41 athletes
- Softball 41 athletes
- Basketball 40 athletes
- Track-Outdoor 37 athletes
- Wrestling 30 athletes
- Cross Country 24 athletes
- Rugby 22 athletes
- Track-Indoor 20 athletes
- Golf 20 athletes
- Winter Swim/Dive 18 athletes
- Soccer 4 athletes
- Ski-Nordic 3 athletes
Girls Sports
- Wrestling 532 athletes
- Unified Basketball 369 athletes
- Track-Outdoor 51 athletes
- Soccer 48 athletes
- Volleyball 42 athletes
- Ice Hockey 37 athletes
- Track-Indoor 29 athletes
- Softball 29 athletes
- Cross Country 27 athletes
- Fall Swim/Dive 22 athletes
- Baseball 22 athletes
- Gymnastics 20 athletes
- Tennis 19 athletes
- Basketball 11 athletes
- Ski-Nordic 6 athletes
- Golf 4 athletes
- Ski-Alpine 2 athletes
Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waltham Senior High School's letter grade?
Waltham Senior High School has earned a letter grade of B-, based on MCAS test scores, attendance, and other performance metrics. This grade represents how the school compares to other Massachusetts High schools.
What grades does Waltham Senior High School serve?
Waltham Senior High School serves students in grades 09 through 12.
Is Waltham Senior High School part of a school district?
Yes, Waltham Senior High School is part of Waltham School District. The district oversees multiple schools in the area and provides centralized administration, curriculum standards, and support services.
How are school ratings calculated?
School ratings are calculated using multiple factors including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. The composite score is then converted to a letter grade based on statewide percentile rankings.
Does Waltham Senior High School offer AP courses?
For information about AP courses at Waltham Senior High School, please contact the school directly or visit their website.