A+
Excellent
92/100

Wachusett Regional High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1401 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 82% · Math 80% proficient · 89th percentile in Massachusetts
Graduation
A
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Massachusetts for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
1,861
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%89/100reading 90th percentile, math 88th percentile among Massachusetts high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%78/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%83/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 16% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+29 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency80% (+31 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+10 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%81%reading +15 pts, math +18 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic90%70%reading +52 pts, math +35 pts98th percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +12 pts, math +8 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income65%65%reading +26 pts, math +30 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1401 Main Street
City Holden
ZIP Code 01520
District 2511880
NCES School ID 251188001940
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01520

Understanding the community around Wachusett Regional High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $141,508
Per Capita Income $55,466
Poverty Rate 3.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 66.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $413,700
Median Rent $1,603
Owner-Occupied 85.9%
Renter-Occupied 14.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wachusett Regional High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.0%
Hispanic/Latino 7.1%
Black 3.5%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More Races 2.4%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,861
Teachers (FTE) 135.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wachusett Regional High?
Wachusett Regional High has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wachusett Regional High?
Wachusett Regional High has 1,861 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Wachusett Regional High serve?
Wachusett Regional High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wachusett Regional High receive per student?
Wachusett Regional High receives $19,035 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wachusett Regional High in 01520 ▼
Avg Home Value
$569,752
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,819
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
14.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026