Ludlow Senior High School

500 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 827 students in grades 9-12, Ludlow Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ludlow Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ludlow Senior High School's student population of 827 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
827 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

Ludlow Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ludlow Senior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#281 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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56%
37%
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72%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
85%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ludlow Senior High School's ranking?
Ludlow Senior High School is ranked #281 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ludlow Senior High School often compared to?
Ludlow Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minnechaug Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ludlow Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ludlow Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ludlow Senior High School?
827 students attend Ludlow Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ludlow Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ludlow Senior High School?
Ludlow Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ludlow Senior High School offer ?
Ludlow Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ludlow Senior High School part of?
Ludlow Senior High School is part of Ludlow School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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