Enrollment
658
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 251275002087
Weston High — Weston, MA
Federal NCES profile for Weston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 68/100.
👥 Class size 57
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 72
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Weston · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weston High compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Weston High reports 658 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 97 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Weston spends $37,082 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.6% from local sources (property taxes), 18.4% from the state, and 4.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weston High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$37,082
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.8 FTE
Per 97 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 658 Top 79% in Massachusetts — larger than 21% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251275002087
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Asian 24.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 5.5%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Counselors (FTE) 6.8
Students per counselor 97:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.4%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston, which includes Weston High.
$37,082
Per student
+30%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+90%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 18.4%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Weston High
How many students attend Weston High?
Weston High has 658 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weston, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston High is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston High?
The largest demographic group at Weston High is White at 55.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Weston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston High?
Weston High has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.