Rankings show a number of 'bests' for Westford Schools

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WESTFORD – A number of rankings for Westford schools and the community were released, with the town receiving high marks according to U.S. News and World Report and Niche.com.

Westford Academy was ranked 25th among Massachusetts’ high schools, according to U.S. News and World Report. The publication reports 58% Advanced Placement participation rates among students.

“I was extremely pleased to see that Westford Academy was in the top 25 for U.S. News and World Report,” Westford Academy Principal Jim Antonelli told WestfordCAT. “We have an amazing faculty that is extremely dedicated to the students at our high school.”

He continued, “From pre-K to grade 8 our teachers set high expectations and we benefit at Westford Academy because students come to ninth grade with a great foundation. In grades 9-12 we build off that solid foundation and develop students who are ready for the 21st Century!”

Westford Public Schools was ranked among the top 10 districts within Massachusetts, and among the top 25 safest school districts in the state, according to a niche.com report.

Westford Schools were also ranked as the eighth district with the best teachers in the state, and ranked 19th as one of the best places to teach in Massachusetts.

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