Westborough High School is a public high school in Westborough, Massachusetts, United States that serves as the high school for the Westborough Public School District. The school's mascot is the Ranger and the school colors are cardinal and navy blue. In the 2022–23 school year, WHS had an enrollment of 1178 students.
Serving 1,202 students in grades 9-12, Westborough High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Westborough High School's student population of 1,202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Rankings
Westborough High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westborough High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1626 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
52%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Ranger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westborough High School's ranking?
Westborough High School is ranked #8 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Westborough High School often compared to?
Westborough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shrewsbury High School, Algonquin Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westborough High School?
The graduation rate of Westborough High School is 96%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westborough High School?
1,202 students attend Westborough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Westborough High School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westborough High School?
Westborough High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westborough High School offer ?
Westborough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westborough High School part of?
Westborough High School is part of Westborough School District.
School Reviews
5 7/21/2020
This school more than adequately prepared myself and the vast majority of my classmates to be competent adults. The quality of teachers is great, but just like anywhere there will be one-offs. Westborough offered a tremendous amount of options of extracurriculars and specials. From a student's perspective - high school is what you make of it.
3 3/26/2020
If you're moving here for the education, let me tell you it is not worth it. Westborough is very expensive and the high school is not worth your tax dollars. There's a decent amount of rude disrespectful teachers who are on a power trip. Bullying goes on in this school and some teachers let it slide. The work level and load gives so much stress to students that are detrimental to their health both physical and mental. I hated every minute over my 4 years there. I would never recommend going to Westborough school, I would recommend rather Algonquin or Shrewsbury high school.
5 9/9/2017
A bullying palace for quite students. WHS is an over-credited school.
1 1/13/2017
The whs ignores complaints about teachers, they give a nice speech about how much they care, our students come first, etc but it is all talk. The special ed needs a serious overhaul. The taxes we pay are not worth the education our kids get. They don't do the random drug screening, if they did some teachers would have been fired by now. The only time they do anything is if the person gets arrested. Not a school worth the taxes you pay to live here. If your kid requires more attention I strongly suggest you look at other schools. You will not get your money's worth here.
2 11/12/2014
The high school seems to care only about a few students. Unless you fit their mold of a top student, or have documented special needs that they are legally required to address, you are lost and ignored in the vast middle.
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