It may sound like a private school, but Westford Academy is actually the town's public high school. It was founded in 1794. The school says it's "strongly oriented to college placement." It offers advanced courses and seminars in biology, English literature, psychology, German, and Latin, among other subjects. It also offers many courses in the arts, including visual arts, studio arts, symphonic band, marching band, theatre arts, and television productions. Notable alumni include professional golfer Alison Walshe and Hollywood actor Aaron Stanford..
- Fax: 978-692-5502
- Number of students: 1,600
- Public/Private: Public
- Student-to-teacher ratio: About 15-1
- Number of faculty: About 111 teachers
- Grade levels: 9-12
- Extracurricular activities available: Amnesty International, Animal Rights League, Community Service Team, Envirothon, Future Educators of America, Ghostwriter, Student Council, Ultimate Frisbee, Westford Academy Volunteers for the Elderly, Theater Arts, among others
- Student clubs: Apollo Science Technology Club, Art Club, Book Club, Model United Nations Club, Outing Club, Photography Club, Spanish Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Political Forum Club, Yearbook, among others
- Sports teams: Football, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball, hockey, cross country, track, field hockey, golf, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, swimming, skiing, baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse