Westport High School is located in Westport, Massachusetts, United States. It services students in grades 5–12. It is part of the Westport Community Schools.
Serving 880 students in grades 5-12, Westport Middle-high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westport Middle-high School's student population of 880 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 49% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Colors
Gold, Brown/ White
School Rankings
Westport Middle-high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westport Middle-high School is 0.19, 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
#940 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
90%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westport Middle-high School's ranking?
Westport Middle-high School is ranked #940 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westport Middle-high School?
The graduation rate of Westport Middle-high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westport Middle-high School?
880 students attend Westport Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Westport Middle-high School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westport Middle-high School?
Westport Middle-high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westport Middle-high School offer ?
Westport Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westport Middle-high School part of?
Westport Middle-high School is part of Westport School District.
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