Woburn Memorial High School

Woburn Memorial High School
Location
Woburn, MA
USA
Information
Type Public
Principal Joseph Finigan
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1,400
Color(s) Black & Orange         
Slogan Tanner Pride
Mascot Bull
Nickname Tanners
Accreditation New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Average SAT scores 491 verbal
507 math
475 writing
1473 total (2014-2015)[1]
Newspaper The Bull's Eye
Website Woburn Memorial High School

Woburn Memorial High School is a public high school located in Woburn, Massachusetts. Woburn participates in the Middlesex League and is home to the Tanners and Tannerettes. The nickname "Tanners" has a historical context. In the late 19th century Woburn was one of the biggest producers of leather in the New England area. The shops that produced leather were called tanneries, hence the nickname Tanners.

Academics

All students enrolled in Woburn Memorial High School are subject to MCAS testing when required. As of spring 2014, within the English and Language Arts category, 40% of students were Advanced, compared to a 41% statewide, 51% were proficient, compared to 49% statewide. 7% were classified as needing improvement compared to an 8% statewide, and 2% failed, compared to 2% statewide. Within the Mathematics category, 46% of students were classified as Advanced, compared to 53% statewide, 30% were proficient, compared to 26% statewide, 17% needed improvement, compared to 15% statewide. 6% failed, compared to 6% statewide. Within the Science and Technology/Engineering category, 25% of students were advanced, compared to 29% statewide. 42% were proficient, compared to 42% statewide, 29% of students needed improvement, compared to 24% statewide. 4% failed, comparable to 5% statewide.[2]

History

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "SAT Performance Report - School and District Profiles: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education". Profiles.doe.mass.edu. Retrieved 2014-10-04.
  2. ↑ "MCAS DATA". 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2015-02-02.
  3. 1 2 "MIAA Championship Football Games". 2007-12-27. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
  4. ↑ "Woburn Athletics Homepage". Retrieved 2015-02-03.

External links

Coordinates: 42°28′59.3″N 71°8′36.8″W / 42.483139°N 71.143556°W / 42.483139; -71.143556

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