Walpole High

275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081

www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/whs

917 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Walpole High School, located at 275 Common Street in Walpole, Massachusetts, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Walpole Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education and their future careers. With a strong emphasis on both core academics and extracurricular involvement, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts programs, and competitive athletic opportunities designed to support the development of well-rounded students.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Walpole High School places a significant value on community engagement and student leadership. The school culture encourages students to participate in diverse clubs, service organizations, and local initiatives, helping to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and school spirit. By integrating modern educational resources with a supportive faculty, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become thoughtful, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern world.

917

Total Students

81.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walpole High
Demographic	Student Count
White	683
Hispanic	80
Black	53
Asian	66
Two or More	29
American Indian	4

White
683 (74.6%)
Hispanic
80 (8.7%)
Asian
66 (7.2%)
Black
53 (5.8%)
Two or More
29 (3.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Walpole
Phone:	(508)660-7257
Website:	http://www.walpole.k12.ma.us/o/whs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 226

Grade 10 207

Grade 11 243

Grade 12 235

Ungraded 6