Woburn Memorial High School
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Woburn, MA, 01801 USA |
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| Type | Public |
| Superintendent | Mark Donovan |
| Principal | Jessica Callanan |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,400 |
| Color(s) | Black & Orange |
| Slogan | Tanner Pride |
| Sports | Football, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Cross Country |
| Mascot | Bull |
| Nickname | Tanners |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Average SAT scores | 495 verbal 516 math 481 writing 1492 total (2015-2016) |
| Newspaper | The Bull's Eye |
| Yearbook | Innitou |
| 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.
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.
Coordinates: 42°28′59.3″N 71°8′36.8″W / 42.483139°N 71.143556°W
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