- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westford, MA
Westford Academy
Federal NCES profile for Westford Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 251266002081
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westford Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Westford · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,504
- students enrolled
Westford Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westford Academy ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Westford, MA.
School address
District: Westford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251266002081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Westford Academy shrank from 1,525 students in 2022-23 to 1,444 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 113.7 → 117.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-81 students YoY 251266002081 · Westford, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,504 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Stony Brook School (546 students)
Westford Academy shrank from 1,525 students in 2022-23 to 1,444 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 113.7 → 117.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Westford Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westford Academy
1,504 students
- Stony Brook Sc 546
Stony Brook School
546 students
- Blanchard Midd 541
Blanchard Middle
541 students
- Abbot Elementa 371
Abbot Elementary
371 students
- Col John Robin 346
Col John Robinson
346 students
- Nabnasset 345
Nabnasset
345 students
What this shows Westford Academy reports 1,504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westford Academy compares
Westford Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,504 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,504
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Asian 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Westford Academy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Westford reports $18,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westford Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanchard Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbot Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Col John Robinson | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nabnasset | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westford Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Westford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westford Academy
How many students attend Westford Academy?
Westford Academy has 1,504 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,525 (2022-23) → 1,444 (2023-24), down 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westford Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westford Academy is 13.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westford Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westford Academy is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Westford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westford Academy?
Westford Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westford Academy rank among public schools in Westford?
By Resource Investment Index, Westford Academy ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Westford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westford on the city page.
What other schools are in Westford?
Besides Westford Academy, Westford also operates Stony Brook School (546 students), Blanchard Middle (541 students), and Abbot Elementary (371 students). See the Westford district page for the complete list.