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Westford Academy 2020-2021 School Profile 30 Patten Road Main: (978) 692-5570 Westford MA 01886 Fax: (978) 692-5576 Wa.Westfordk12.Us/Pages/Index CEEB # 222335 Westford Academy 2020-2021 School Profile 30 Patten Road Main: (978) 692-5570 Westford MA 01886 Fax: (978) 692-5576 wa.westfordk12.us/pages/index CEEB # 222335 Administration Counseling Department James P. Antonelli, Principal Wendy Pechacek, Coordinator Betsy Murphy, Dean Leah Birnkrant Susan Lynch Daniel P. Twomey, Dean Robert P. Ware, Dean Brian Doherty Tracy McLaughlin Karen Halloran Patti Lonergan, LMHC Community Heidi Hider Micaela Violette, LICSW Jill Karatkewicz Lynda Vernalia, Admin. Asst. Westford is a suburban community of 24,194 residents ​ ​ located 35 miles northwest of Boston, Massachusetts. Email: [email protected] Grade Point Average Westford Academy Facts COLLEGE ​ NUMERICAL AP HONORS PREP ● Public High School - founded in 1792 ​ ​ ​ ● Total Enrollment (9-12): 1645 98-100 5.0 4.5 4.0 ● Class of 2020: 441 93-97 4.7 4.2 3.7 ● Total Faculty: 130 90-92 4.5 4.0 3.5 ● Teaching Faculty with Advanced Degrees: 95% 87-89 4.3 3.8 3.3 ● Student to Faculty Ratio: 12.5:1 83-86 4.0 3.5 3.0 ● Average Class Size: 23 80-82 3.7 3.2 2.7 77-79 3.4 2.9 2.4 73-76 3.0 2.5 2.0 70-72 2.7 2.2 1.7 Graduation Requirements 65-69 2.0 1.5 1.0 0-64 0.0 0.0 0.0 English 20 credits Math 20 credits GPA is determined for students using the weighted scale Science 15 credits listed below. GPA is based on cumulative semester grades Social Studies 15 credits (10 U.S.) and includes all college preparatory, honors, and Advanced PE/Wellness 10 credits Placement courses. Health 2.5 credits Computer Literacy 2.5 credits Electives 20 credits *Westford Academy does not calculate class rank. World Language 10 credits/same language Marking System Visual/Performing Arts 2.5 credits A+ = 98-100 B+ = 87-89 C+ = 77-79 D = 65-69 ​ ​ ​ ​ A = 93-97 B = 83-86 C = 73-76 F = 0-64 ​ ​ ​ Total 117.5 credits A- = 90-92 B- = 80-82 C- =70-72 ​ ​ ​ ​ Students must also earn a passing score in all MCAS Graduation/ Competency Determination requirements. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year was based on a credit/no credit grading system to ensure equity for all students. Westford ● Students are limited to two science courses each year. Academy utilized a remote learning system that required ● All science courses have a laboratory component. students to engage in weekly learning and assignments for ● Only credits earned at Westford Academy or through each of their courses. Students who met or exceeded these requirements were given credit for successful completion of Dual Enrollment are calculated into GPA, up to 35 ​ credits per year. the course. The second semester of this academic year is not calculated into a student’s cumulative grade point average. Westford Academy is beginning the 2020-2021 school year in a hybrid model. Mission Statement Westford Academy, in collaboration with home and community, provides a safe environment where high expectations advance academic excellence. We are committed to promoting integrity and critical thinking, while fostering acceptance and life-long learning in an ever-changing global society. Post Secondary Plans 2020 Class of 2017 2018 2019 2020 4 yr. college 92% 91% 91% 93% 2 yr. college 6% 7% 6% 3% Employment 1% 1% 1% 2% Military/Other 1% 1% 2% 2% Mean SAT Scores Mean ACT Scores Class of 2018 2019 2020 Class of 2018 2019 2020 # Tested 338 402 392 # Tested 217 200 143 EBRW 640 627 631 Composite 27.7 27.0 28.1 Math 660 648 649 National Merit Scholarship Results Class of 2017 2018 2019 2020 Commended Students 40 47 49 39 Semifinalists 12 10 10 12 Advanced Placement Program AP Courses Offered: 2020 AP Distribution of Scores Advanced Placement courses are offered in: Studio Art United States History Test Scores Number of Scores % Total Exams Biology European History 5 436 46 Chemistry English Literature 4 310 33 Physics C – Mechanics French Language 3 162 17 Environmental Science Spanish Language 2 38 4 Psychology German Language 1 5 1 Calculus Latin Statistics Music Theory Computer Science A Class of 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total AP Students 530 437 439 475 Advanced placement courses are typically AP Scholars 143 188 195 197 offered during the junior and senior year and Number of Exams 702 878 887 951 students maximize their educational %Total of AP Students 97.7 96.3 97.3 96.6 opportunities within the confines of the with Scores of 3 or above master schedule and graduation requirements. 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