Sterling, Massachusetts
The Wachusett Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of one district that educates about 6,427 students. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.
These figures describe the whole Wachusett Regional School District, which Sterling shares with Holden, Paxton, Princeton and Rutland, not Sterling alone. The district’s numbers are published and updated each year by the state, so this page links to the live profile for the current detail.
District Overview
| District | Wachusett Regional |
| Enrollment | 6,427 |
| Schools | 13 |
| High school | Wachusett Regional High School |
Spending & Outcomes
For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| Per-pupil spending (in-district) | $16,882.65 |
| Per-pupil spending (total) | $18,297.64 |
| Four-year graduation rate | 93.9% |
Academic Performance & Context
The Wachusett district’s four-year graduation rate was 93.9%. MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Wachusett Student Profile (code 07750000). Accessed 2026.