Serving 179 students in grades 6-12, Whaling City Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 179 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 40-49% (Btm 50% in MA)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Whaling City Junior/senior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Whaling City Junior/senior High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
179 students attend Whaling City Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Whaling City Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whaling City Junior/senior High School?
Whaling City Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whaling City Junior/senior High School offer ?
Whaling City Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whaling City Junior/senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 179 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
