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Westport Middle-High School

Grades 05–12 · High · Westport, MA · NCES 251278002861

At a glance

Reported students

889

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

77.62

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Massachusetts high enrollment

66th percentile

Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

463

Westport Middle-High School: 889 reported students.

State peer staffing position

56th percentile

11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
826
Teachers (FTE)
80.5
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1

What the reported data says about Westport Middle-High School

Westport Middle-High School is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Westport. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Westport. NCES reports 889 students for 2024–25.

Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Westport Middle-High School

  1. 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.8%
Students with disabilities
16.9%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
5
Nurses (FTE)
1.5
Psychologists (FTE)
2
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White89.7%
  • Hispanic4.7%
  • Black1%
  • Asian0.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Westport Middle-High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Dartmouth High

High · Dartmouth

09–129024.9 mi
Tiverton High School

High · Tiverton

09–124305.2 mi
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High

High · Greater Fall River Regional Vocational Technical

09–121,4636.2 mi
New Bedford High

High · New Bedford

09–122,8786.3 mi
Argosy Collegiate Charter School

High · Charter · Argosy Collegiate Charter School (District)

06–125876.8 mi
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School

High · New Bedford

06–122006.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Westport Middle-High School

What grades does Westport Middle-High School serve?

Westport Middle-High School reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Westport.

How many students attend Westport Middle-High School?

Westport Middle-High School reported 889 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 826 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Westport Middle-High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 889 students and 77.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Westport Middle-High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Westport Middle-High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westport attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Westport Middle-High School in?

Westport Middle-High School is part of Westport, based in Westport, MA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Westport Middle-High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dartmouth High (4.9 mi), Tiverton High School (5.2 mi), Diman Regional Vocational Technical High (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.