Wellesley High School is a public high school in Wellesley, Massachusetts, eucating grades 9 through 12. Its current principal is Dr. Andrew Keough, who assumed the position in 2007 after the retirement of Ms. Rena Mirkin . Its two assistant principals are Lynn Novogroski and Jamie Chisum. As of 2006, it has over 1200 students and is one of the most academically challenging public high schools in Massachusetts. In 2007 it was ranked 70th best high school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, earning a Gold Medal.