School Overview
Waltham Senior High School, located at 617 Lexington Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a comprehensive public high school serving a diverse student population. As the primary secondary school for the Waltham Public Schools district, it offers a wide range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational-technical pathways, and robust special education services. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, supporting students through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and numerous academic clubs designed to foster student engagement and community involvement.

The school is situated on a large, modernized campus that underwent significant renovations to better serve the needs of its students. Beyond its core curriculum, Waltham High is known for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether through college readiness programs or career and technical education (CTE) tracks. By focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and inclusive practices, the school aims to provide its diverse student body with the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly globalized workforce and society.
1,791
Total Students
172.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waltham Sr High
Demographic Student Count
White574
Hispanic938
Black161
Asian60
Two or More52
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    938 (52.5%)
  • White
    574 (32.1%)
  • Black
    161 (9.0%)
  • Asian
    60 (3.4%)
  • Two or More
    52 (2.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: Waltham
Phone: (781)614-2702
Website: http://www.walthampublicschools.org/o/whs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 172.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 438
Grade 10 447
Grade 11 452
Grade 12 440
Ungraded 14

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Waltham Sr High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9438
Grade 10447
Grade 11452
Grade 12440
Ungraded14
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Waltham Sr High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female80945.2%
Male97954.7%
Not Specified30.1%
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