Serving 15 students in grades 7-12, West Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
25%
Black
20%
10%
White
60%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend West Academy?
15 students attend West Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Academy?
West Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Academy offer ?
West Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West Academy part of?
West Academy is part of Wareham School District.
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