Woburn, Massachusetts
Woburn Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of a growing, diverse district just north of Boston. 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 | Woburn Public Schools |
| Enrollment (2025-26) | 4,327 |
| Schools | 10 |
| High school | Woburn Memorial High School |
Student Population
Woburn’s students reflect the city’s diversity. About one in seven is an English learner, and a majority are classified by the state as high needs. For the precise current breakdown, see the DESE district profile.
| English learners | 14.6% |
| High needs | 57.3% |
| Per-pupil spending (FY2024) | $24,148 |
Academic Performance & Context
Woburn’s four-year graduation rate was about 91% for the most recent reported cohort, slightly above the state average. 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, Woburn Public Schools Student Profile (code 03470000). Accessed 2026.