Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of a diverse, fast-changing district west of Boston, now anchored by a brand-new high school. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.
High needs is a state count, not a score. It includes every student who is from a low income household, learning English, or receiving special education services, and counts each one only once. The median across all 396 Massachusetts districts is 46.7 percent.
District Overview
| District | Waltham Public Schools |
| Enrollment | about 5,729 |
| Schools | 11 |
| High school | Waltham High (new building, Lexington Street) |
Student Population
Waltham’s students reflect the city’s diversity. Close to a quarter are English learners, and a majority are classified by the state as high needs. For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | about 23% |
| High needs | about 62% |
| Per-pupil spending | about $25,600 |
Academic Performance & Context
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, Waltham Public Schools Student Profile. Accessed 2026.