Westwood

Headquartered at 220 Nahatan Street in Westwood, Massachusetts, the Westwood School District operates as a thriving traditional public school system set within a large suburban community in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region. Fully operational and structured as a non-charter district, it oversees seven individual schools dedicated to delivering a cohesive educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Serving a total enrollment of approximately 2,842 students, the district provides a well-balanced learning environment designed to support student growth, academic excellence, and smooth transitions through every stage of primary and secondary education.

To foster student success, Westwood maintains a remarkably strong staffing environment anchored by approximately 458 full-time equivalent teachers and more than 100 instructional aides. Supported by a broad network of specialized support personnel, the district employs an overall workforce of over 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members, ensuring low student-to-educator ratios and dedicated individualized attention across its diverse student body. Families, students, and academic researchers looking to explore the district’s academic offerings, district performance, or community programs can find additional information online at westwood.k12.ma.us or by contacting the district office at (781) 326-7500.