As long as students could read the Bible and pay the required 9 shillings a term, both boys and girls were allowed to attend.

[9] Students at Westford Academy are required to take courses in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Foreign Language in order to graduate.

[12] In 2014 four WA students won "the title 'Best in Nation' in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge... [the] app... helps children learn chemistry using a 3D simulator... [and] creates 3D simulations of equipment, different chemicals and reactions that occur in chemistry experiments, such as simulating flame tests and adding together chemicals in a beaker... Westford Academy received a $20,000 grant accumulated from winnings of both the regional and national competition to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs in school.."[13] Westford Academy participates in the DCL (Dual County League) which is part of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and offers a number of athletic opportunities for students.

In 2017, the Westford Academy Girls Soccer team made it to the Division 1 state championship game, losing in double overtime to Wachusett, 2–1.

[14] In 2020, the team defeated rival Concord-Carlisle to advance to the DCL championship, but lost in the final against Newton South 2–0.

"Each member of the Westford Academy boys and girls basketball teams dealt with the excitement of playing in the home of the Boston Celtics...

"[19] Each year, the Westford Academy Booster Club organizes a charity basketball game against members of the New England Patriots including famous players such a Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski.

[23] In 2019, the WA Baseball team lost on a walkoff in the Division 1 North quarterfinal to rival Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School with a final score of 9–8.

[27] In September 2021, Superintendent Dr. Christopher Chew released a statement explaining, "While there may be a lack of clarity around the true origin of the mascot, there is no ambiguity that Westford Public Schools must be a welcoming place for all students and families... And if our mascot is preventing students from feeling like this is their school district or their community, then we obviously have more work to do.

[30] Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) puts on four main stage and four black box productions each year.

The club is open to all WA students, grades 9–12, who are enrolled in at least one business class for each school year of their participation.

[37] In 2004, Westford Academy math teacher Rosemarie Pumo pled guilty to distributing heroin to her students and was incarcerated at MCI-Framingham.

[38] Two years later, "Stony Brook middle school teacher... Jessica Palkes faced charges of heroin possession.

She pleaded not guilty at the time, but the incident prompted Westford town officials to call for drug testing of newly hired teachers -- a program that is currently in place.