Barnstable High School is a public high school in the village of Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States, Town of Barnstable. The school is part of the Barnstable Public School District.
Serving 1,756 students in grades 8-12, Barnstable High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barnstable High School's student population of 1,756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 154 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
154 teachers
Year Founded
1889
Colors
Red, White
School Rankings
Barnstable High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnstable High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Hawk Mascot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnstable High School's ranking?
Barnstable High School is ranked #1006 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Barnstable High School often compared to?
Barnstable High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School, Nauset Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barnstable High School?
The graduation rate of Barnstable High School is 85%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barnstable High School?
1,756 students attend Barnstable High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Barnstable High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnstable High School?
Barnstable High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnstable High School offer ?
Barnstable High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barnstable High School part of?
Barnstable High School is part of Barnstable School District.
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