District Overview
Located at 1745 Main Street in Jefferson, Massachusetts, the Wachusett Regional School District operates as an active, traditional public school system within a large suburban setting in the Worcester metropolitan area. Serving a total enrollment of 6,557 students, the district spans a complete academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, complemented by specialized ungraded educational offerings. Wachusett oversees 13 operational schools across the region, creating a supportive educational environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of a diverse student body comprising roughly equal numbers of male and female learners.

To maintain high instructional quality and comprehensive operational support across its campuses, the district employs a robust workforce totaling more than 1,830 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework is anchored by nearly 997 FTE teachers, alongside more than 220 instructional aides and over 614 dedicated support personnel, ensuring low student-to-educator ratios and well-rounded institutional capacity. For families, students, and educational researchers alike, Wachusett stands out as a well-resourced suburban district, offering detailed community information and academic resources through its central office and digital portal at wrsd.net.
13
Total Schools
6,557
Total Students
996.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wachusett
Demographic Student Count
White5,324
Hispanic552
Black261
Asian206
Two or More202
American Indian6
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    5,324 (81.2%)
  • Hispanic
    552 (8.4%)
  • Black
    261 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    206 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    202 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Wachusett
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle3
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:13
Students:6,557*
Teachers (FTE):996.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6
Schools in Wachusett
Found 13 Schools