This is a great school. Once you get past freshman year, you have hundreds of class choices at all different levels. The teachers are for the most part very into their jobs. Another plus is that their is so much money in the district that there is a great new building, very smart teachers, and a ton
... Read more of extracurricular activities. And to be honest, I'm going to a very good university and I feel that Wachusett was much harder. The only downside was that the rules are too strict, and don't allow for teenagers to grow up and have any responsibilities. Students are treated like they are 12 years old, even if they're in 12th grade, which is a big bummer. College will be a shock for many students going to Wachusett, not having to take tests home for mom to sign and all.... Read less
Posted by a student on 11/07/08
The school is getting more and more ridiculous. The House System is just a way to separate friends and irritate everyone. I honestly don't see the point in the house system and I don't see the point in the whole 'bus pass' thing. Previous people that commented on the teachers must not have had the teachers
... Read more I've had. I'm in biology ae right now and that pretty much means we have a lot of trouble learning and we need help.. Well my biology teacher doesn't help us all the time when we don't understand something he will say, 'oh this stuff is easy, you understand it,' and walk away. I heard some other teachers are really poor too. The high school requirements are insane.. I'm in project adventure, which is a required class, and I'm terrified of heights, if you don't climb you get a zero. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/27/08
I graduated from WRHS in 2004 and I am completely satisfied with the education that I got there. The majority of the teachers love to teach and also care about the students. Whatever your interest is, there is a niche for you. Any problems I had here were minor, and were probably blown out of proportion
... Read more because I was, afterall, a teenager! I have just started my senior year in college, and I find myself looking back fondly on the time I spent there and how happy I am that Wachusett helped to shape me into the person I am today. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/04/07
My daughter went to high school here and I have nothing but praise for the dedication the teachers had for their students and the job. My daugher went on to compete in college against the best in the world. Her teachers were extraordinary.
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Posted by a parent on 07/27/07
Wachusett Regional High School is a wonderfully organized high school. I feel that my daughter is getting an education that will absolutely provide her with the knowledge needed to move on to college. With all of the renovations and additions to the school this will allow there to be more space, while
... Read more also making the school neater and more presentable. The construction on the school, in my opinion is going to be a great success. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/11/05
WRHS is an extremely cramped and outdated building. I feel that the Superintendent delayed the improvements just long enough to get his own way. Unfortunately, the tax payers, teachers, and students all suffered in the meanwhile. If a parent does not stay on top of his/her child's academic progress,
... Read more no one will be there to encourage it. The school psychologist is outstanding, as are the majority of SPED and regular ed teachers. If a student is willing to work, this is the ideal HS to prepare for college and/or work force. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/30/04
My son attends Wachusett and really likes it. There are so many extra curricular activites for everyone. However, the school's absent policy could use some work. They make such a big deal of how many days the students miss from school, to the point where they're going to school sick. Then they wonder
... Read more why there are so many illnesses in school. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,900
Students per teacher:
45
Full-time teachers:
42
Number of classrooms:
150
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Holden schools — Wachusett Regional High School is located at 1401 Main St, Holden MA 01520. 1401 Main St is in the 01520 ZIP code in Holden, MA The school district for Wachusett Regional High School is the Wachusett Regional School District. Wachusett Regional High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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