English Language Arts
25% exceeding expectations
Grades 09-12 WAYLAND, MA
Moved up 19 places from 2024 to 2025
Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results
Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.
25% exceeding expectations
45% exceeding expectations
33% exceeding expectations
| Year | Subject | Grade | Meeting+ | Exceeding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | English Language Arts | 10 | 83% | 25% |
| 2025 | Mathematics | 10 | 87% | 45% |
| 2025 | Science | 10 | 84% | 33% |
| 2024 | English Language Arts | 10 | 83% | 23% |
| 2024 | Mathematics | 10 | 83% | 42% |
| 2024 | Science | 10 | 85% | 33% |
| 2023 | English Language Arts | 10 | 88% | 30% |
| 2023 | Mathematics | 10 | 85% | 30% |
| 2023 | Science | 10 | 83% | 30% |
MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.
792 students enrolled
33 sports programs with 1,842 student athletes
Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).
Key metrics and program information
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Wayland High School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #10 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 3% of Massachusetts High schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Approximately 792 students are enrolled at Wayland High School.
Based on the most recent MCAS results, Wayland High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (83% proficient), Mathematics (87% proficient), Science (84% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Wayland High School offers 33 athletic programs (16 boys' sports, 17 girls' sports) with approximately 1,842 student athletes participating. Sports programs are sanctioned by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association).
Wayland High School has a excellent 98.6% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.
Wayland High School has an attendance rate of 96.3%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.
Wayland High School is part of Wayland School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.
School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.