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Wachusett

Massachusetts · Public School District
13
Schools
6,739
Students
$19,035
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wachusett is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 6,739 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,035 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Davis Hill ElementaryKG–05447
DawsonKG–05499
Glenwood Elementary School03–05333
Houghton ElementaryKG–04328
Leroy E.MayoKG–05491
Naquag Elementary SchoolKG–02363
Paxton CenterKG–08454
Thomas PrinceKG–08342
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Tree Middle06–08371
Chocksett Middle School05–08279
Mountview Middle06–08772
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wachusett Regional High09–121,930
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood CenterPK–PK130
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,035+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
56%
State
37.2%
Local (property tax)
56.4%
Federal
6.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,739
Students
—
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,035 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wachusett?
Wachusett has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,739 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wachusett?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wachusett spend per student?
Wachusett spends $19,035 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Wachusett?
No, Wachusett does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wachusett serve?
Wachusett serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wachusett?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wachusett is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.