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Waltham Public Schools — 5,729 students enrolled (SY2025).

MCAS Grade 10 meeting/exceeding expectations SY2025: ELA: 38%, Math: 30%. Full district report card →

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Waltham School Committee Approves Playground, Confronts 15.5 Percent Dropout Rate

WALTHAM — March 18, 2026 — Waltham School Committee confronts a 15.5 percent annual dropout rate at Waltham High School and approves an inclusive playground project. Superintendent Dr. Hilda Mendonca and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Conley presented state data showing the annual dropout rate climbed from 9.9 percent in 2024 to

Waltham School Committee Gives Provisional Approval to Revised High School Course Catalog

Waltham School Committee provisionally approves revised high school program of studies, 6-0.

Waltham Superintendent Pauses High School Schedule Change for One Year

Waltham superintendent pauses high school schedule overhaul, show choir controversy dominates public comment. Superintendent Dr.

Waltham School Committee unanimously adopts new middle school science curriculum, seeks $1.3 million for special education gap

Waltham School Committee adopts new middle school science curriculum and seeks $1.3 million from the City Council to cover a special education placement shortfall.

Waltham Schools Face $1.1 Million Special Education Funding Shortfall This Year

Waltham School Committee learns of a $1.1 million special education shortfall as out-of-district placements surge to 103 students.

Waltham School Building Committee Approves NCAA-Size Gym Court for New High School

Waltham's School Building Committee voted unanimously to adopt gymnasium layout option 5B for the new Waltham High School, featuring a full NCAA-regulation 94-by-50-foot competition court offset to one side to allow two simultaneous events.

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